A portrait of St. Bernardine Realino
St. Bernardine Realino
1530 – 1616
Feast
July 2 · XVII c.
Patron of
Lecce · Confessors · Jesuits
Order
Priest / Jesuit
Italian Jesuit priest (1530-1616) of Lecce in Apulia, renowned spiritual director and confessor; declared the local patron saint of Lecce and famous for the liquefaction of his blood preserved as a relic. Feast July 2.
Life & Times
Born: 1530 · Died: 1616 · From: Italy.
Patronage
St. Bernardine Realino is invoked as the patron of lecce, confessors, jesuits. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Bernardine Realino, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.