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{{Saints | {{Saints | ||
|SaintName=St. | |SaintName=St. Jerome Emiliani | ||
|SaintStage=Saint | |SaintStage=Saint | ||
|SaintBirthDate= | |SaintBirthDate=1481 | ||
|SaintBirthPlace= | |SaintBirthPlace=Venice, Italy | ||
|SaintBirthCoordinates= | |SaintBirthCoordinates=45.4408° N, 12.3155° E | ||
|SaintDeathDate= | |SaintDeathDate=February 8, 1537 | ||
|DeathPlace= | |DeathPlace=Somasca, Italy | ||
|SaintDeathCoordinates= | |SaintDeathCoordinates=45.7545° N, 9.3681° E | ||
|SaintCauseOfDeath= | |SaintCauseOfDeath=Disease contracted while tending the sick | ||
|NotableAddress1= | |NotableAddress1=Treviso, Italy (mayor and priest) | ||
|NotableCoordinates1= | |NotableCoordinates1=45.6667° N, 12.2417° E | ||
|NotableAddress2= | |NotableAddress2=Venice, Italy (education of nephews) | ||
|NotableCoordinates2= | |NotableCoordinates2=45.4408° N, 12.3155° E | ||
|NotableAddress3= | |NotableAddress3= | ||
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|BeatificationDate= | |BeatificationDate=April 23, 1747 | ||
|Beatifier=Pope Benedict | |Beatifier=Pope Benedict XIV | ||
|BeatificationLocation=Rome, Italy | |BeatificationLocation=Rome, Italy | ||
|Canonized=Yes | |Canonized=Yes | ||
|CanonizationDate= | |CanonizationDate=July 16, 1767 | ||
|Canonizer=Pope | |Canonizer=Pope Clement XIII | ||
|CanonizationLocation=Rome, Italy | |CanonizationLocation=Rome, Italy | ||
|SaintMiracle1=Posthumous miracles at his tomb | |SaintMiracle1=Miracles during his lifetime with orphans | ||
|SaintMiracle2=Posthumous miracles at his tomb | |||
|SaintMiracle3= | |SaintMiracle3= | ||
|FeastDay= | |FeastDay=February 8 | ||
|Profession= | |Profession=Soldier, Priest, Founder of Religious Order | ||
|ReligiousAffiliation= | |ReligiousAffiliation=Clerks Regular of Somasca (Somascan Fathers) | ||
|Patronage= | |Patronage=Orphans, abandoned children | ||
|Attributes= | |Attributes=Ball and chain (symbol of his imprisonment), orphans | ||
|PrimaryShrine= | |PrimaryShrine=Church of St. Jerome Emiliani, Somasca, Italy | ||
|AdditionalVeneration= | |AdditionalVeneration= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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St. Jerome Emiliani, born in Venice, Italy, in 1481, transformed from a soldier to a humanitarian, dedicating his life to the care of orphans and the sick<ref name="catholic.org">www.catholic.org</ref>. After a spiritual conversion during his imprisonment, he studied for the priesthood and founded the Somascan Fathers, focusing on education and care for the needy<ref name="franciscanmedia.org">www.franciscanmedia.org</ref>. He is known for his selfless service during times of plague and famine<ref name="ncregister.com">www.ncregister.com</ref>. | |||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
=== Birth === | === Birth === | ||
Jerome Emiliani was born in 1481 in Venice, Italy<ref name="catholic.org"/>. | |||
=== Early Life === | === Early Life === | ||
He came from a noble family and initially pursued a career in the military<ref name="franciscanmedia.org"/>. | |||
=== Occupation === | === Occupation === | ||
He | He served as a soldier before his spiritual conversion<ref name="catholic.org"/>. | ||
=== Vocation === | === Vocation === | ||
After his escape from imprisonment, he studied for the priesthood, becoming ordained in 1518<ref name="franciscanmedia.org"/>. He then dedicated himself to charity, founding the Clerks Regular of Somasca<ref name="ncregister.com"/>. | |||
=== Death === | === Death === | ||
He | He died on February 8, 1537, in Somasca, from a disease he contracted while caring for the sick<ref name="catholic.org"/>. | ||
==Significant events== | ==Significant events== | ||
* | * Imprisoned during a military engagement, leading to a conversion experience<ref name="franciscanmedia.org"/>. | ||
* | * Founded the Somascan Fathers in 1532 to care for orphans and educate youth<ref name="catholic.org"/>. | ||
* | * Established orphanages, hospitals, and shelters during times of plague and famine<ref name="ncregister.com"/>. | ||
== Death == | == Death == | ||
St. | St. Jerome Emiliani succumbed to the disease he contracted while serving the sick, demonstrating his commitment to his charitable mission. | ||
==Canonization== | ==Canonization== | ||
=== Servant of God === | === Servant of God === | ||
The process to recognize | The process to recognize Jerome as a Servant of God likely began in the 17th or 18th century, but specific details are not documented<ref name="catholic.org"/>. | ||
===Venerable=== | ===Venerable=== | ||
Declared Venerable for his life of heroic virtue<ref name="catholic.org"/>, though the exact date is not recorded. | |||
=== Beatification === | === Beatification === | ||
Beatified on | Beatified on April 23, 1747, by Pope Benedict XIV<ref name="catholic.org"/>. | ||
=== Canonization === | === Canonization === | ||
Canonized on | Canonized on July 16, 1767, by Pope Clement XIII<ref name="catholic.org"/>. | ||
==Miracles== | ==Miracles== | ||
=== Miracle for beatification === | === Miracle for beatification === | ||
Miracles reported at his tomb were | Miracles reported at his tomb were pivotal for his beatification<ref name="catholic.org"/>. | ||
=== Miracle for canonization === | === Miracle for canonization === | ||
The miracles associated with his canonization involved posthumous healings and acts of intercession<ref name="catholic.org"/>. | |||
=== Other notable miracles === | === Other notable miracles === | ||
- | - Numerous miracles during his lifetime, particularly in relation to his work with orphans<ref name="ncregister.com"/>. | ||
==Patronage== | ==Patronage== | ||
St. | St. Jerome Emiliani is the patron saint of orphans and abandoned children<ref name="catholic.org"/>. | ||
==Feast day== | ==Feast day== | ||
His feast day is celebrated on | His feast day is celebrated on February 8<ref name="franciscanmedia.org"/>. | ||
==Veneration== | ==Veneration== | ||
St. | St. Jerome is venerated through the Somascan Fathers and in the Church of St. Jerome Emiliani in Somasca, Italy, where his relics are kept. His life is a model of service to the poor and suffering<ref name="catholic.org"/>. | ||
==Books== | ==Books== | ||
=== Written about the saint === | === Written about the saint === | ||
* His life and | * His life and works are documented in various hagiographies, but no specific modern books were listed<ref name="wikipedia.org">en.wikipedia.org</ref>. | ||
=== Written by the saint === | === Written by the saint === | ||
* St. | * St. Jerome Emiliani did not leave any known written works<ref name="wikipedia.org"/>. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id= | * [https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=23 Catholic Online article on St. Jerome Emiliani]<ref name="catholic.org"/> | ||
* [https://www. | * [https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-jerome-emiliani/ Franciscan Media on Saint Jerome Emiliani]<ref name="franciscanmedia.org"/> | ||
* [https://www.ncregister.com/blog/st-jerome-emiliani-and-the-importance-of-serving-the-poor National Catholic Register on St. Jerome Emiliani]<ref name="ncregister.com"/> | |||
* [https:// | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerome_Emiliani Wikipedia entry on Jerome Emiliani]<ref name="wikipedia.org"/> | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||