Gerolamo Emiliani
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| Gender | Male |
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| Born | Venice |
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| Date of died | February 8,1537 |
| Died | Somasca |
| Feast | General Roman Calendar |
| Canonized | Pope Clement XIII |
| Founded | Somaschi Fathers |
| Job | Priest |
| Patronag | orphans and abandoned children |
| Canon | 16 July 1767 by Pope Clement XIII |
| Major shrine | St. Girolamo Emiliani Sanctuary, Somasca |
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| ID | 1465537 |
Gerolamo Emiliani Life story
Gerolamo Emiliani was an Italian humanitarian, founder of the Somaschi Fathers, and is considered a saint by the Catholic Church. Born in Venice, he spent some time in the military, and later served as a magistrate. Emiliani provided for the sick, the hungry, and orphans; and persuaded others to do likewise.
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