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Detail of A Statue of Philip Benizi De Damiani By Rinaldino Di Francia Date Unknown Church of Santa Maria Dei Servi Padua Italy Photographed On 1 June 2016 By Didier Descouens
Detail of A Statue of Philip Benizi De Damiani By Rinaldino Di Francia Date Unknown Church of Santa Maria Dei Servi Padua Italy Photographed On 1 June 2016 By Didier Descouens

Saint Philip Benizi

Also known as: Felipe Benicio; Filip Benizi; Philip Benitius; Philip Beniti

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 22

Canonized

12 April 1671 by Pope Clement X

Beatified

8 October 1645 by Pope Innocent X

Biography

Saint Philip Benizi, also known as Felipe Benicio, Filip Benizi, Philip Benitius, or Philip Beniti, was born to the Italian nobility on 15 August 1233 in the district of Oltrarno, Florence, Italy. From a young age, Philip displayed exceptional intellect and a thirst for knowledge....

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