Doctor of the Church
Saint Lawrence of Brindisi
Religious · Doctor of the Church — Apostolic Doctor · Feast July 21
Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, Apostolic Doctor, declared a Doctor of the Church.
Background
Saint Lawrence of Brindisi (1559-1619), a Capuchin Franciscan gifted in languages and Scripture, preached across Europe and served as a papal diplomat. Declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope John XXIII in 1959.
Summary
Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, Apostolic Doctor, declared a Doctor of the Church.
Doctor title
Apostolic Doctor
Feast day
July 21
Feast month
7
Ecclesial role
religious
Feast day of month
21