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Saint for a Minute
Detail of An Italian Holy Card of Saint Servulus of Rome By Bertoni Date Unknown
Detail of An Italian Holy Card of Saint Servulus of Rome By Bertoni Date Unknown

Saint Servulus of Rome

Also known as: Servolo il paralitico; Servolo the Paralysed

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

December 23

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Servulus of Rome, also known as Servolo il paralitico or Servolo the Paralysed, was an extraordinary figure of faith and perseverance in the Catholic Church. He was afflicted from birth with a severe palsy that left him unable to stand or even sit unaided. Despite his physical limitations, Servulus displayed immense strength of spirit and a deep love for God....