Religious
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga
Saint Aloysius, a Jesuit novice, renounced nobility to serve God, dying at 23 while aiding plague victims. He is a model of purity for youth.
Patron saint of
Youth, Students, Plague victims
- Feast
- June 21
- Era
- 16th Century
- Place
- Rome
At a Glance
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga
- Feast Day
- June 21
- Era
- 16th Century
- Primary Place
- Rome
- Vocation
- Religious
- Patronage
- Youth, Students, Plague victims
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Overview
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga
Saint Aloysius, a Jesuit novice, renounced nobility to serve God, dying at 23 while aiding plague victims. He is a model of purity for youth.
Feast day: June 21
Patronage
Youth, Students, Plague victims
Connected Places
- Rome, Italy: Sant'Ignazio Church, his burial site
- Castiglione delle Stiviere, Italy: His birthplace
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