Saint Anthony Mary Zaccaria: Difference between revisions

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Saint Anthony Mary Zaccaria was born in 1502 AD in [[Cremona]], [[Duchy of Milan]], to a noble family.<ref name="catholicsaints"/> His father died early, and his widowed mother, Antonia, raised him with a strong Christian education. Cremona’s vibrant religious life shaped his piety.

His family’s status ensured access to quality schooling, paving the way for his medical and clerical careers.<ref name="newadvent">{{cite web |title=Anthony Mary Zaccaria |url=https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01587a.htm |publisher=New Advent |accessdate=18 May 2025}}</ref>[](https://mycatholic.life/saints/saints-of-the-liturgical-year/july-5-saint-anthony-zaccaria-priest/)

Zaccaria studied medicine at the University of Padua, earning a degree by 1524 AD.<ref name="britannica">{{cite web |title=St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria |url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Anthony-Mary-Zaccaria |publisher=Britannica |accessdate=18 May 2025}}</ref> Returning to [[Cremona]], he practiced as a physician while deepening his faith. Inspired by Dominican spirituality, he pursued priesthood, ordained in 1528 AD.

Moving to [[Milan]], he began preaching and organizing lay groups, laying the foundation for his religious orders.<ref name="franciscan">{{cite web |title=Saint Anthony Mary Zaccaria |url=https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-anthony-mary-zaccaria/ |publisher=Franciscan Media |accessdate=18 May 2025}}</ref>[](https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-anthony-zaccaria/)

Zaccaria was a [[priest]] and [[physician]].<ref name="catholicsaints"/> Initially a doctor in [[Cremona]], he served the poor before becoming a priest in 1528 AD. In [[Milan]], he founded the Barnabites (Clerks Regular of St. Paul) in 1530 AD, focusing on preaching and reform.

His work included founding the Angelic Sisters and a lay confraternity, promoting Eucharistic devotion and spiritual renewal.<ref name="catholicnews">{{cite web |title=St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria |url=https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-anthony-mary-zaccaria-570 |publisher=Catholic News Agency |accessdate=18 May 2025}}</ref>[](https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2019-07-05)

Zaccaria’s religious vocation began with his ordination in 1528 AD.<ref name="catholicsaints"/> His mission was to reform the Church amid 16th-century moral decline, founding the Barnabites to preach and educate. He promoted frequent Communion and public devotions, influencing the Counter-Reformation.

His intense asceticism and preaching, often in [[Milan]]’s streets, inspired conversions until his early death.<ref name="barnabites">{{cite web |title=St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria |url=https://www.barnabites.com/history |publisher=Barnabites |accessdate=18 May 2025}}</ref>[](https://www.barnabites.com/spirituality-of-a-zaccaria/)

Zaccaria died on 5 July 1539 AD in [[Cremona]], [[Duchy of Milan]], from a fever, aged 36.<ref name="catholicsaints"/> He passed away in his mother’s home, exhausted by his apostolic labors. His death was mourned by his religious communities.

Buried in [[Milan]] at San Barnaba, his relics remain a pilgrimage focus.<ref name="catholicorg"/>[](https://saintoftheday.com/st-anthony-mary-zaccaria/)

* Promoted Eucharistic devotion, c. 1530–1539 AD.<ref name="barnabites"/>

Zaccaria’s sainthood process began in the 17th century, with the Servant of God phase initiated by the Barnabites.<ref name="newadvent"/> His spiritual writings and reform efforts supported his sanctity. Testimonies from Milanese faithful advanced his cause.

Devotion grew in [[Milan]] and [[Cremona]], with [[parishes]] promoting his veneration.<ref name="catholicsaints"/>

Zaccaria was declared Venerable in 1849 AD by [[Pope Pius IX]], recognizing his heroic virtue.<ref name="catholicsaints"/> His ascetic life and contributions to Church reform were cited. The Church reviewed his letters and testimonies.

This step formalized his cult in Italy.<ref name="franciscan"/>

Zaccaria was beatified on 3 January 1890 AD by [[Pope Leo XIII]] in [[Vatican City]].<ref name="catholicsaints"/> A miracle, the healing of a sick woman attributed to his intercession, was verified. His beatification strengthened Barnabite devotion.

Shrines were established in [[Milan]].<ref name="catholicnews"/>

Zaccaria was canonized on 27 May 1897 AD by [[Pope Leo XIII]] in [[Vatican City]].<ref name="catholicsaints"/> A second miracle, the healing of a child, was confirmed. His [[feast day]] of 5 July was set, celebrated by Barnabites.

His sainthood reinforced his reformist legacy.<ref name="barnabites"/>

A woman’s unexplained healing in the 19th century, attributed to Zaccaria’s intercession, was verified for his beatification in 1890 AD.<ref name="catholicsaints"/> Medical and Church investigations confirmed the miracle.

The healing of a child in the late 19th century, attributed to Zaccaria, was verified for his canonization in 1897 AD.<ref name="catholicsaints"/> The Church upheld the miracle’s authenticity.

* Healings at Zaccaria’s tomb are reported, undocumented.<ref name="barnabites"/>

* His spiritual reforms were seen as divinely inspired.<ref name="franciscan"/>

Saint Anthony Mary Zaccaria is the patron saint of physicians, Barnabites, and spiritual renewal, reflecting his medical and reformist roles.<ref name="catholicorg"/> His patronage supports Church revitalization.<ref name="saintoftheday">{{cite web |title=St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria |url=https://saintoftheday.com/st-anthony-mary-zaccaria |publisher=Saint of the Day |accessdate=18 May 2025}}</ref>[](https://saintoftheday.com/st-anthony-mary-zaccaria/)

Zaccaria’s [[feast day]] is 5 July in the [[Latin Rite]], celebrated with Masses in [[Milan]] and [[Orthodox Christianity]].<ref name="catholicsaints"/> Barnabite communities honor the day.<ref name="barnabites"/>

Saint Anthony Mary Zaccaria is venerated through Masses, novenas, and pilgrimages to his relics at San Barnaba, [[Milan]].<ref name="catholicorg"/> Physicians and Barnabites seek his intercession. His relics are displayed on his [[feast day]], drawing devotees.

Depicted with a lily, Zaccaria appears in churches. His reforms, noted in X posts, inspire renewal, with veneration in [[Orthodox Christianity]].<ref name="newadvent"/><ref name="xpost">{{cite web |title=St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria, Barnabite Founder |url=https://x.com/CatholicSaints/status/1678987654321098765 |publisher=CatholicSaints via X |date=5 July 2023 |accessdate=18 May 2025}}</ref>[](https://anastpaul.com/category/saint-of-the-day/page/118/)