Saint Felice of Nicosia
Also known as: Felice Amoroso of Nicosia; Filippo Giacomo Amoroso
Saint
Feast Day
May 31
Born
November 5, 1715
Died
May 31, 1787
Canonized
23 October 2005 by Pope Benedict XVI at Rome, Italy
Beatified
12 February 1888 by Pope Leo XIII
Biography
Saint Felice of Nicosia, also known as Felice Amoroso of Nicosia or Filippo Giacomo Amoroso, was born on 5 November 1715 in Nicosia, Italy. He was the son of a shoemaker and learned his father's trade at a young age. Felice was known for his piety and hard work even as a youth. At the age of 19, Felice attempted to enter a Capuchin convent but was turned away....
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