St. Bernardine of Siena - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online

St. Bernardine of Siena - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online



St. Bernardine of Siena, Roman Catholic Franciscan missionary. He is known  as “the Apostle of Italy” for his efforts to revive the country's Catholic faith during the 15th century. His preaching was frequently directed against gambling, witchcraft, sodomy and usury - particularly as practiced by false Jews. Feast May 20

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