The Catholic Church's first requirement for a person's beatification or canonization is that the called believer
has a widespread reputation for being a saint.
Not only after his death, but even while he was alive, Father Cimatti had a very high reputation for being a
saint and being respected and loved for his virtues.
Words from his former students
● Here are some quotes from his students at the Valsalice Academy, where he first worked:
"Father Cimatti was our dear teacher. Although a long time has passed, his cheerful appearance is still vividly etched in my memory."
"Father Cimatti's memory is not only in my heart, but his virtuous example is an inspiration to my life today."
"Father Cimatti taught me the precious value of life. I will never forget his teachings."
"Dr. Cimatti's gentle gaze gives me the strength to overcome the difficulties in my current life."
Salesian Words
● There are also some words from some Salesians.
"One voice continues to resonate in my heart: Fr Cimatti is a true Salesian saint" (General Superior Aloysio Riccelli).
"If you want to know what a saint is, look at Teacher Cimatti. If he is not a saint, who is?" (Father Cojacci told his students).
Father Cimatti's reputation in Japan
● Father Cimatti's reputation in Japan.
"Father Cimatti's image fits perfectly with the image of a saint described in theological books."
"Father Cimatti was a sincere man, a doctor, a musician, a Salesian and a priest, but he was especially rich in many virtues."
"A conversational teacher, a friendly man, a man who always smiled, a man who was willing to sacrifice, who spoke of God everywhere,
a man who always lived a life of self-control - this was Father Cimatti."
"Father Cimatti was a saint. He never performed any visible miracles, but his disciplined life, his union with God, his spirit of faith and his
tireless work were all miracles."
Missionaries from religious orders of various countries who worked in Japan
● Father Cimatti was respected and loved not only by God but also, unusually, by all the missionaries of religious orders from all countries
who were working in Japan at the time.
Cimatti Museum
Father Marsiglio
April 6, 2024
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