SAINT
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A saint of the Catholic Church
biography
Andrew (Andrea) Avellino was an Italian Theatine priest. He is venerated as the patron saint of Naples and Sicily and invoked especially against a sudden death. He led a life busy in preaching, hearing confessions, and visiting the sick, and writing.
feast Day
11-10
patronages
- Naples
- Sicily
- Badolato
- invoked against sudden death
birth Date
1521
death Date
1608-11-10
canonization Status
canonized
canonization Date
1712
canonized By
Clement XI
feast Month
11
feast Day Of Month
10