St. Dominic Savio
Italian Salesian student (1842-1857), pupil of St. John Bosco at the Oratory of Turin; died at fifteen of pleurisy. Patron of choirboys and falsely accused; canonized 1954, the youngest non-martyr saint at the time of his canonization. Feast May 6.
Life & Times
Born: 1842 · Died: 1857 · From: Italy.
Patronage
St. Dominic Savio is invoked as the patron of choirboys, juvenile delinquents, falsely accused people, youth. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Dominic Savio, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.