Saint Anthony of Padua (Ferdinand)
Born in Lisbon in 1195, Ferdinand became Anthony upon joining the Franciscans to seek martyrdom. A prodigious preacher a…
Place
Sicily
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10 saints associated
Blessed Augustin Novello
A Sicilian nobleman and brilliant law professor, Matthew of Termini changed his life after narrowly escaping death at th…
Saint Avoye (Aurea)
A 3rd-century Sicilian princess, Avoye (born Aurée) joined her cousin Saint Ursula to flee marriage and dedicate herself…
Saint Bassianus of Lodi
Originally from Sicily, Saint Bassianus was baptized in Ravenna before becoming Bishop of Lodi at the beginning of the 5…
Saint Delphine of Signes
A Provençal noblewoman married to Saint Elzéar of Sabran, Delphine of Signe lived with him in perpetual virginity and gr…
Saint Eusebius of Cassano
A native of Lombardy and former physician, Eusebius succeeded Marcellus I on the See of Saint Peter in 310. His short po…
Blessed John Liccio of Sicily
Born in Sicily in 1397, John Liccio became an illustrious member of the Order of Saint Dominic after a childhood marked …
Saint Melanie the Younger
Born into an illustrious Roman family, Melania the Younger renounced an immense fortune to live in poverty and continenc…
Saint Peregrine of Sicily
An apostle of Sicily in the 11th century, Peregrine is said to have come from Greece to evangelize the region of Caltabe…
Saint Vitus (Guy)
A young Sicilian nobleman converted in secret, Vitus suffered persecution from his pagan father and imperial authorities…