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Saint for a Minute
Saint for a Minute
Detail From A 1940S Italian Holy Card of The Seven Founders of The Servants of Mary Artist Unknown
Detail From A 1940S Italian Holy Card of The Seven Founders of The Servants of Mary Artist Unknown

Saint Gherardino Sostegni

Also known as: Gherardino Sostenes; Gherardino Sostegno; Gerardino….

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

February 17

Canonized

1887 by Pope Leo XIII

Biography

Saint Gherardino Sostegni, also known as Gherardino Sostenes, Gherardino Sostegno, and Gerardino, was one of the Seven Founders of the Servants of Mary. He is revered as a prominent figure in the history of the Servite Order. Born in the province of Umbria, Italy, Saint Gherardino Sostegni dedicated his life to the service of God and the Church....