The Saint Who Could Fly

A simple, humble and almost illiterate Franciscan friar, known for his mystical experiences, numerous miracles, and above all, for levitating during prayer. This is Saint Joseph of Cupertino, born on June 17, 1603, in Copertino, Apulia in southern Italy. He came into the world in extreme poverty, in a stable, and his childhood was marked by hardship and illness. With little formal education—he could barely read and write—he was rejected by several religious orders.