Feast May 26
Saint Philip Neri
Religious founder, patron of Rome · Feast May 26
Biography
Saint Philip Neri (1515-1595), the 'Apostle of Rome,' founded the Congregation of the Oratory and renewed the faith of the city through joy, confession, and prayer. Famous for his humor and holiness, he drew countless souls back to God.
Feast day
May 26
Patronage
- Rome
- joy
- the Oratory
Canonization status
Canonized
Feast month
5
Feast day of month
26
