A portrait of St. Philip Neri
St. Philip Neri
1515 – 1595
Feast
May 26 · XVI c.
Patron of
Rome · Humor · Joy · Special forces, local · Youth
Order
Priest / Founder
Italian priest (1515-1595), Florentine "Apostle of Rome"; lived as a layman in Rome 17 years working with the poor and pilgrims before ordination at 36, founding the Confraternity of the Most Holy Trinity (1548) and the Oratory of Divine Love. The Congregation of the Oratory of St. Philip (Oratorians, approved 1575) is a community of secular priests living together without vows. Friend of Sts. Camillus, Charles Borromeo, Felix of Cantalice. Canonized 1622 by Gregory XV.
Life & Times
Born: 1515 · Died: 1595 · From: Italy.
Patronage
St. Philip Neri is invoked as the patron of rome, humor, joy, special forces, local, youth. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“Cheerfulness strengthens the heart and makes us persevere in a good life. Therefore the servant of God ought always to be in good spirits.”— Recorded by Pietro Giacomo Bacci in 'Life of St. Philip Neri' (1622)
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Devotional items honoring St. Philip Neri, from our Sancta Lumina collection and beyond.
Pewter Saint Philip Neri Medal | Medium
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About Catholic Saints
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