Priest
Saint Philip Neri
Saint Philip Neri, called the Apostle of Rome, was a 16th century Florentine priest who ministered to the poor and sick of Rome for decades. He founded the Congregation of the Oratory and revived the practice of the Seven Churches pilgrimage. His body rests at the Chiesa Nuova. He was canonized in 1622.
Patron saint of
Rome, Joy, Youth
- Feast
- May 26
- Era
- 16th Century
- Place
- Rome
At a Glance
Saint Philip Neri
- Feast Day
- May 26
- Era
- 16th Century
- Primary Place
- Rome
- Vocation
- Priest
- Patronage
- Rome, Joy, Youth
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Overview
Saint Philip Neri
Saint Philip Neri, called the Apostle of Rome, was a 16th century Florentine priest who ministered to the poor and sick of Rome for decades. He founded the Congregation of the Oratory and revived the practice of the Seven Churches pilgrimage. His body rests at the Chiesa Nuova. He was canonized in 1622.
Feast day: May 26
Patronage
Rome, Joy, Youth
Connected Places
- Rome, Italy: Chiesa Nuova (Santa Maria in Vallicella), where his body rests
- Rome, Italy: San Giovanni de' Fiorentini, where he served as priest
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