Pope
Saint Celestine
Saint Celestine V was a hermit who became pope and later resigned, returning to a life of prayer.
Patron saint of
Bookbinders, Papal renunciations
- Feast
- May 19
- Era
- 13th Century
- Place
- L'Aquila
At a Glance
Saint Celestine
- Feast Day
- May 19
- Era
- 13th Century
- Primary Place
- L'Aquila
- Vocation
- Pope
- Patronage
- Bookbinders, Papal renunciations
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Overview
Saint Celestine
Saint Celestine V was a hermit who became pope and later resigned, returning to a life of prayer.
Feast day: May 19
Patronage
Bookbinders, Papal renunciations
Connected Places
- L'Aquila, Italy: Basilica of Santa Maria di Collemaggio
- Sulmona, Italy: His hermitage
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Kindred Saints
A few lives that echo Saint Celestine's witness through place, patronage, era, or courage.