St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen
German Capuchin priest (1577-1622), Swabian lawyer who left the bar to enter the Capuchins in 1612; sent in 1622 by the Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith to lead a mission to the Calvinists of the Grisons. Killed at Seewis by a hostile mob shortly after preaching there. First martyr of the Propaganda Fide; canonized 1746 by Benedict XIV.
Life & Times
Born: 1577 · Died: 1622 · From: Germany / Switzerland.
Patronage
St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen is invoked as the patron of lawyers, capuchins, congregation for the propagation of the faith. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, 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.