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St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, born Mark Rey, was a lawyer who turned to the religious life, becoming a Capuchin Franciscan priest known for his zeal in combating heresy<ref name="newadvent.org">www.newadvent.org</ref>. He was sent to preach against Calvinism in Switzerland, where he met his martyrdom in 1622<ref name="catholic.org">www.catholic.org</ref>. His commitment to the poor and his martyrdom have made him a revered figure<ref name="capuchin.org">www.capuchin.org</ref>. | '''St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen''', born '''Mark Rey''', was a lawyer who turned to the religious life, becoming a Capuchin Franciscan priest known for his zeal in combating heresy<ref name="newadvent.org">www.newadvent.org</ref>. | ||
He was sent to preach against Calvinism in Switzerland, where he met his martyrdom in 1622<ref name="catholic.org">www.catholic.org</ref>. His commitment to the poor and his martyrdom have made him a revered figure<ref name="capuchin.org">www.capuchin.org</ref>. | |||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||