Laypeople

Saint Dominic Savio

Saint Dominic Savio, a student of John Bosco, lived a holy life and died at 14, inspiring youth.

Patron saint of Youth, Choirboys, Falsely accused
Feast
May 6
Era
19th Century
Place
Turin
Saint Dominic Savio portrait

At a Glance

Saint Dominic Savio

Feast Day
May 6
Era
19th Century
Primary Place
Turin
Vocation
Laypeople
Patronage
Youth, Choirboys, Falsely accused

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Overview

Saint Dominic Savio

Saint Dominic Savio, a student of John Bosco, lived a holy life and died at 14, inspiring youth.

Feast day: May 6

Patronage

Youth, Choirboys, Falsely accused

Connected Places

  • Turin, Italy: Basilica of Our Lady Help of Christians
  • Riva presso Chieri, Italy: His birthplace

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