Priest

Saint Cajetan

Saint Cajetan founded the Theatines to reform the clergy and aid the poor, living a life of austerity.

Patron saint of Unemployed, Bankers, Argentina
Feast
August 7
Era
16th Century
Place
Naples
Saint Cajetan portrait

At a Glance

Saint Cajetan

Feast Day
August 7
Era
16th Century
Primary Place
Naples
Vocation
Priest
Patronage
Unemployed, Bankers, Argentina

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Overview

Saint Cajetan

Saint Cajetan founded the Theatines to reform the clergy and aid the poor, living a life of austerity.

Feast day: August 7

Patronage

Unemployed, Bankers, Argentina

Connected Places

  • Naples, Italy: His death site
  • Vicenza, Italy: His birthplace

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