Angelo Fontanarosa
Italian Passionist priest (1881-1966), founder of the Madonna Addolorata sanctuary in Mascalucia and spiritual director …
Place
Sicily
IT
Today: Taormine
12 saints associated
Saint Anthony of Padua (Ferdinand)
Born in Lisbon in 1195, Ferdinand became Anthony upon joining the Franciscans to seek martyrdom. A prodigious preacher a…
Blessed Augustin Novello
A Sicilian nobleman and brilliant law professor, Matthew of Termini changed his life after narrowly escaping death at th…
Saint Avoye (Aurea)
A 3rd-century Sicilian princess, Avoye (born Aurée) joined her cousin Saint Ursula to flee marriage and dedicate herself…
Saint Bassianus of Lodi
Originally from Sicily, Saint Bassianus was baptized in Ravenna before becoming Bishop of Lodi at the beginning of the 5…
Saint Delphine of Signes
A Provençal noblewoman married to Saint Elzéar of Sabran, Delphine of Signe lived with him in perpetual virginity and gr…
Saint Eusebius of Cassano
A native of Lombardy and former physician, Eusebius succeeded Marcellus I on the See of Saint Peter in 310. His short po…
Gaspare Goggi
Gaspare Goggi (1877-1908) was an Italian priest, the first professed member of the Sons of Divine Providence (Orionines)…
Blessed John Liccio of Sicily
Born in Sicily in 1397, John Liccio became an illustrious member of the Order of Saint Dominic after a childhood marked …
Saint Melanie the Younger
Born into an illustrious Roman family, Melania the Younger renounced an immense fortune to live in poverty and continenc…
Saint Peregrine of Sicily
An apostle of Sicily in the 11th century, Peregrine is said to have come from Greece to evangelize the region of Caltabe…
Saint Vitus (Guy)
A young Sicilian nobleman converted in secret, Vitus suffered persecution from his pagan father and imperial authorities…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Sicily?
Saints associated with Sicily: Angelo Fontanarosa, Saint Anthony of Padua (Ferdinand), Blessed Augustin Novello, Saint Avoye (Aurea), Saint Bassianus of Lodi, Saint Delphine of Signes, Saint Eusebius of Cassano and Gaspare Goggi.
Where is Sicily located today?
Sicily corresponds today to Taormine.