Discover the remarkable life of St. Joseph of Copertino, the humble friar whose great sanctity and extraordinary mystical experiences continue to inspire the faithful. Written by a fellow Franciscan, this biography offers a captivating account of the saint known as "The Flying Saint" due to his miraculous levitations during prayer.
Born in 1603 in the small village of Copertino, Italy, Joseph was initially considered by many to be simple-minded, but his humility and deep devotion to God and the Blessed Virgin led him to remarkable spiritual heights. Throughout his life, St. Joseph was blessed with numerous spiritual gifts, including ecstatic visions, levitations, bilocation and the ability to read the hearts of others.
Today, he is known and venerated throughout the world as the patron saint of pilots and air travellers and students, especially those struggling with their studies and exams. His feast day is 18 September.