A portrait of St. Egidio Maria of Saint Joseph
St. Egidio Maria of Saint Joseph
1729 – 1812
Feast
February 7 · XIX c.
Patron of
The poor · Beggars · Naples · Franciscan brothers
Order
Religious / Franciscan Brother
Italian Discalced Franciscan lay brother (1729-1812), Sicilian-born; served at the friary of San Pasquale in Naples for 53 years as porter and questor, renowned for charity to the urban poor and miracles of healing. Canonized 1996 by John Paul II.
Life & Times
Born: 1729 · Died: 1812 · From: Italy / Naples.
Patronage
St. Egidio Maria of Saint Joseph is invoked as the patron of the poor, beggars, naples, franciscan brothers. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Egidio Maria of Saint Joseph, 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.