Saint Philip Neri
Also known as: Amabile Santo; Apostle of Rome; Philip Romolo Neri
Saint
Feast Day
May 26
Born
July 22, 1515
Died
May 27, 1595
Canonized
12 March 1622 by Pope Gregory XV
Beatified
25 May 1615 by Pope Paul V
Biography
Saint Philip Neri, also known as Amabile Santo and the Apostle of Rome, was born on July 22, 1515, in Florence, Italy. Despite coming from a poor family, Philip's piety and dedication to his faith set him on a remarkable path towards sainthood. Philip's father, Francisco Neri, worked as a notary, and the family struggled financially....
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