Pier Giorgio Frassati (1901–1925) is a shining figure of 20th-century Christian spirituality. Born into a wealthy family in Turin, he chose to live a simple life, dedicated to the poor, to prayer, and to the beauty of nature. At just 24 years old, he died of fulminant polio, leaving behind a powerful testimony of faith lived with joy and radicality.
Who was Pier Giorgio Frassati?
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🎓 Brilliant mining engineering student , with the dream of improving workers' conditions.
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🕊️ Social activist , member of the Conference of St. Vincent de Paul, he helped the poor of Turin with discretion and generosity.
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⛰️ Passionate about the mountains , he found in nature a reflection of God's greatness. His famous phrase: "Upwards!" became a symbol of his spirituality.
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🙏 Deeply devout , he attended Mass daily and lived his faith with contagious enthusiasm.
Why does Frassati still speak to us today?
In an often frenetic and disoriented world, Pier Giorgio reminds us that holiness is also possible in everyday life. He is the saint of young people, of athletes, of those who seek God in the beauty of creation and in concrete solidarity.
His life is an invitation to climb—not just the peaks of the Alps, but those of the soul. He is a model of balance between contemplation and action, between spirituality and social commitment.
Frassati and Dolfi: a spiritual bond
In our shop, shop.dolfi.com , we celebrate Pier Giorgio Frassati with hand-sculpted works crafted from fine wood that capture his youthful and ardent spirit. Each statue is a tribute to his mission: to bring Christ to the heart of the world.
