Philip Neri - Wikipedia
WebPhilip Romolo Neri CO ( / ˈnɪəri / NEER-ee; Italian: Filippo Romolo Neri, pronounced [fiˈlippo ˈrɔːmolo ˈneːri]; 22 July 1515 – 26 May 1595), known as the "Second Apostle of Rome" after Saint Peter, was an Italian Catholic priest noted for founding the Congregation of the Oratory, a society of secular clergy .
St. Philip Neri | EWTN
WebTo fill the people of Rome with new ardor, to re-evangelize the city, became Philip Neri's life work. He began in the most direct way possible, making acquaintances on street corners and in the public squares, where people were inclined to loiter.
Saint Philip Neri | Apostle of Rome, Apostle of Joy | Britannica
WebMar 28, 2024 · Saint Philip Neri ; canonized 1622; feast day May 26) was an Italian priest and one of the outstanding mystics during the Counter-Reformation and founder of the Congregation of the Oratory (now the Institute of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri, also called Oratorians), a congregation of secular.
St. Philip Neri - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online
WebSt. Philip Neri was a Christian missionary and founder of the Congregation of the Oratory, a community of Catholic priests and lay brothers. He was born in Florence on July 21, 1515 as one of four children to Francesco Neri. From a very young age, Philip was known for being cheerful and obedient.
Saint Philip Neri | Franciscan Media
WebMay 26, 2022 · Saint Philip Neri’s Story. Philip Neri was a sign of contradiction, combining popularity with piety against the background of a corrupt Rome and a disinterested clergy: the whole post-Renaissance malaise. At an early age, Philip abandoned the chance to become a businessman, moved to Rome from Florence, and devoted his life and …
Saint Philip Neri | EWTN
WebSAINT PHILIP NERI. Antonio Socci. It was the year 1532. A 17-year-old Florentine strode boldly down the Via Cassia which crossed Tuscany and led first to Rome, then on down to San Germano, the present Cassino.
CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Philip Romolo Neri - NEW ADVENT
WebIn 1544, or later, he became the friend of St. Ignatius. Many of his disciples tried and found their vocations in the infant Society of Jesus; but the majority remained in the world, and formed the nucleus of what afterwards became the Brotherhood of the Little Oratory.
St. Philip Neri, priest, Founder of the Congregation of the Oratory ...
WebPhilip Neri, the third Apostle of Rome, closed his eyes in the early hours of May 26, 1595. The dynamism of his love has never gone out.
St. Philip Neri - Catholic News Agency
WebApr 27, 2024 · He died May 27, 1595, and was canonized by Pope Gregory XV in 1622. He is the patron of Rome and the U.S. Army Special Forces. Saint of the day: St. Philip Neri - Catholic News Agency.
Saint Philip Neri | uCatholic
WebMay 26, 2023 · Saint Philip Neri (1515-1595) is known as the Apostle of Rome. With his distinctly joyous and personal manner, he was one of the influential figures of the Catholic Reformation. His special contribution was the creation of the Congregation of the Oratory.
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