Francesco St Jerome
Francesco St Jerome (also known as Francesco da Girolamo, Francesco Geronimo, or Francis Jerome, 1642–1716) was an Italian Jesuit priest and missionary. He is venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church, celebrated for his evangelical zeal and miracles. He was canonized by Pope Gregory XVI in 1839. His feast day is observed on May 11.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Francesco St Jerome was born in Grottaglie, in the province of Taranto, Italy, on December 17, 1642. He entered the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) at the age of 16 and was ordained a priest in 1666.
Missionary Work[edit | edit source]
After his ordination, Francesco dedicated himself to missionary work in the Kingdom of Naples, particularly focusing on the rural and urban poor. He was known for his passionate sermons, tireless pastoral care, and commitment to the Sacrament of Confession. His work significantly contributed to the Catholic Reformation in Italy, combating the spread of Protestantism and reinvigorating the Catholic faith among the populace.
Miracles and Canonization[edit | edit source]
Throughout his life, Francesco St Jerome was attributed with performing numerous miracles, including healings and exorcisms. His deep devotion to the Virgin Mary and the Eucharist were central to his spiritual life and ministry. After his death on May 11, 1716, his cause for canonization was promoted, culminating in his canonization by Pope Gregory XVI.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Francesco St Jerome is remembered for his fervent dedication to the poor and marginalized, his missionary zeal, and his role in the Catholic Reformation. He is considered a model of priestly piety and apostolic courage. Churches and institutions around the world are named in his honor, reflecting his enduring influence on the Catholic Church and its faithful.
 | This Christianity-related article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
