Blessed Peter De Geremia
Also known as: Pietro Geremia
Feast Day
3 March; 10 March on some calendars; 25 October on some calendars
Born
1381 at Palermo, Sicily
Died
3 March 1452 in the convent of Santa Zita, Palermo, Sicily of natural causes
Beatified
12 May 1784 by Pope Pius VI (cultus confirmed)
Biography
Blessed Peter De Geremia, a native of Sicily, was born into a family of legal prominence, though his exact birth date remains unknown. Educated at the University of Bologna as a brilliant law student, his path was dramatically altered one night during meditation on worldly success. He was visited by the spirit of a deceased relative, a former lawyer whose pride and perjury had condemned him to eternal loss. Struck with profound humility, Peter renounced his legal career, fervently seeking God’s will. He received
Patron Saint Of
Help Build This Profile
Stay Connected
Get saint inspirations and updates. Join our growing community of faith.