Saint Bernadine Realino
Also known as: Apostle of Lecce; Bernardino Realini
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
July 2
Born
December 1, 1530
Died
July 2, 1616
Canonized
22 June 1947 by Pope Pius XII
Beatified
12 January 1896 by Pope Leo XIII
Biography
Saint Bernadine Realino, also known as the Apostle of Lecce, was born on 1 December 1530 in Carpi, Modena, Italy. He hailed from the Italian nobility and received a comprehensive education, studying law and medicine at Bologna, Italy. In 1556, Bernadine earned a law degree, and his talent and dedication to public service led him to various positions of leadership....
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