SAINT
saint-bernardino-realino
A saint of the Catholic Church
biography
Bernardino Realino was an Italian Roman Catholic priest and a professed member of the Jesuits. His entire career was devoted to the areas of Naples and Lecce. Realino pursued a career in law and served in several municipal capacities before feeling called to the Jesuit life and being ordained to the priesthood in Naples. He is often dubbed as the "Apostle of Lecce" for his commitment to the poor and for his preaching abilities.
feast Day
07-02
patronages
- Lecce
birth Date
1 December 1530
death Date
1616-07-02
canonization Status
venerable
canonization Date
22 June 1947
canonized By
Pope Pius XII
feast Month
7
feast Day Of Month
2

