Saint Lawrence of Brindisi
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Discover the fascinating life, miracles and immense legacy of St. Lawrence de Brindis, the virtuous Capuchin friar remembered by the Catholic saintly on 21 July. Read more
On July 21st, the Catholic Church commemorates St. Lawrence of Brindisi, a Capuchin Franciscan friar who was declared a Doctor of the Church in 1959. Giulio Cesare Russi—for that was the saint's name—distinguished himself from an early age with a keen memory and clear thinking. As a teenager, he knocked on the doors of the Capuchins in his hometown of Brindisi and was welcomed by them. The article "St. Lawrence of Brindisi—a friar who was "worth…
Saint Lawrence of Brindisi
Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, renowned for his extraordinary language proficiency, mastered not just his native Italian but also Latin, Hebrew, Greek, German, Bohemian, Spanish, and French. This unique ability set the stage for his extraordinary contributions to the Christian faith. Born on July 22, 1559, Lawrence, then known as Julius Caesar or Caesare in Italian, tragically lost his parents at a young age. His upbringing was overseen by his uncl…
Saint Lawrence of Brindisi: Bible and Cappucino
Guilio Cesare Russo was born to a family of Venetian merchants, but not in Venice, but rather far to the south, in the village of Brindisi, right down on the heel of the boot of Italy. He took the name Lawrence when he entered the Order of the Capuchins, a strict reform of the Franciscans, so-called after the distinctive hood – capuccia – of their habit. (The capuchin monkey, which also appear sort of hooded, are named after the friars – and kee…
Capuchin priest and Doctor of the Church: born in Brindisi in 1559, preacher and diplomat, he died in Lisbon in 1619.
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