Bishop · 2 August
St. Eusebius of Vercelli
Eusebius of Vercelli was a bishop from Sardinia and is counted a saint. Along with Athanasius, he affirmed the divinity of Jesus against Arianism.
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Saints from Italy
Read the full stories of 245 saints whose birth or early family origins are associated with present-day Italy.
Showing 85–96 of 245. Read each story’s origin note for traditional or disputed accounts.
Monastic or Hermit · January 20
St. Eustochia Smeralda Calafato
Eustochia Smeralda Calafato is a Franciscan Italian saint belonging to the Order of the Poor Clares.
Italy · Present-day geography
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Pope
St. Fabian
Pope Fabian was the bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church from 10 January 236 until his death on 20 January 250, succeeding Anterus.
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Lay saint · 27 December
St. Fabiola
Fabiola was a physician and Roman matron of rank of the company of noble Roman women who, under the influence of the Church Father Jerome, gave up all earthly pleasures and devoted herself to the practice of Christian asceticism and charitable work.
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Martyr · November 23
St. Felicitas of Rome
Felicitas of Rome is a saint numbered among the Christian martyrs.
Italy · Present-day geography
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Pope
St. Felix I
Pope Felix I was the bishop of Rome from 5 January 269 to his death on 30 December 274.
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Pope · March 1
St. Felix III
Felix III was the bishop of Rome from 13 March 483 to his death on 1 March 492.
Italy · Present-day geography
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Monastic · 18 May
St. Felix of Cantalice
Felix of Cantalice, OFMCap was an Italian Capuchin friar of the 16th century. Canonized by Pope Clement XI in 1712, he was the first Capuchin friar to be named a saint.
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Religious · June 2
St. Felix of Nicosia
Felix of Nicosia was a Capuchin friar, and is honored as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.
Italy · Present-day geography
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Priest or Deacon · January 14
St. Felix of Nola
Felix of Nola was a Christian priest at Nola near Naples in Italy.
Italy · Present-day geography
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Priest · 4 June
St. Filippo Smaldone
Filippo Smaldone was an Italian Roman Catholic priest and the founder of the Salesian Sisters of the Sacred Hearts. Smaldone is best known for his extensive work with the deaf during his lifetime.
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Lay Saint · March 9
St. Frances of Rome
Frances of Rome was an Italian Catholic mystic, organizer of charitable services and a Benedictine oblate who founded a religious community of oblates, who share a common life without religious vows.
Italy · Present-day geography
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