Philip Neri
Italian Roman Catholic saint / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Filippo Neri" redirects here. For the Italian footballer, see Filippo Neri (footballer).
Philip Romolo Neri, Cong. Orat. (/ˈnɪəri/ NEER-ee; Italian: Filippo Romolo Neri, pronounced [fiˈlippo ˈrɔːmolo ˈneːri]; 22 July 1515 – 26 May 1595), known as the "Second Apostle of Rome", after Saint Peter, was an Italian priest noted for founding a society of secular clergy called the Congregation of the Oratory.
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Born | 22 July 1515 Florence, Republic of Florence |
Died | 26 May 1595(1595-05-26) (aged 79) Rome, Papal States |
Venerated in | Catholic Church Church of England |
Beatified | 11 May 1615 by Pope Paul V |
Canonized | 12 March 1622 by Pope Gregory XV |
Feast | 26 May |
Patronage | Rome, Italy; Candida, Italy; Mandaluyong, Philippines; US Special Forces; Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest; Catbalogan, Philippines; laughter; joy; comedians; artists; writers |
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