Octavianus de Neapoli (Ottaviano da Napoli/Ottaviano Orsi, d. 1607)
Octavianus de Neapoli (Ottaviano da Napoli/Ottaviano Orsi, d. 1607) OFMCap. Italian friar from the noble Orsi family. Was already well-versed in civil and canon law when he joined the order at the age of 26 in the Caserta fairy, making his solem profession on 12 October 1587. Following studies in theology. He became active as a preacher. He died relatively young, due to a severe illness, at the age of 46.
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Discorsi a'Frati del P.F. Ottaviano da Napoli, della nobil famiglia Orsi, che termini di vivere nell'anno 1607 : MS Naples, Biblioteca Nazionale VIII.AA.64 [once present in the immacolata concezione friary. It contains sermons on the Franciscan rule and on conclusions made at a Capuchin chapter meeting]
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