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Blessed John Duns Scotus
Saint of the Day for November 8
(c. 1266 – November 8, 1308)
Blessed John Duns Scotus’ Story
A humble man, John Duns Scotus has been one of the most influential Franciscans through the centuries. Born at Duns in the county of Berwick, Scotland, John was descended from a wealthy farming family. In later years, he was identified as John Duns Scotus to indicate the land of his birth; Scotia is the Latin name for Scotland.
John received the habit of the Friars Minor at Dumfries, where his uncle Elias Duns was superior. After novitiate, Joh...Read More
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