Saint Philaret of Calabria
Also known as: Philaret the Gardener; Philaret of Ortolano; Philaret of Seminara; Filarette…; Filarete…; Filareto…
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
April 6
Died
April 1, 6
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
St. Philaret of Calabria, also known as Philaret the Gardener or Philaret of Ortolano, was born around the year 1020 in Palermo, Italy. He belonged to a Calabrian family who had been forced to emigrate due to the Saracen invasion. In 1040, Philaret returned to his homeland of Calabria and settled in Reggio Calabria....