St. Philip Benizi

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Feastday: August 23
Patron of The Minor Basilica in Monte Senario (Fiesole) in the Diocese of Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines
1233 - 1285

Servite cardinal and preacher. Born in Florence, Italy, to a noble family, he was educated in Paris and Padua where he earned a doctorate in medicine and philosophy. He practiced medicine for some time, but in 1253 he joined the Servite Order in Florence. He served as a lay brother until 1259, when his superiors directed him to be ordained. Philip soon became known as one of the foremost preachers of his era, becoming master of novices at Siena in 1262 and then superior of several friaries and prior general of the Servites against his own wishes. in 1267. Reforming the order with zeal and patience, he was named as a possible candidate to become pope by the influential Cardinal Ottobuoni just before the election to choose a successor to Pope Clement IV. This possibility was so distressing to Philip that he fled and hid in a cave until the election was finally over. He attended the Council of Lyons which brought about a brief reunion with the Orthodox, worked to bring peace between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines in 1279, assisted St. Juliana in founding the third order of the Servites, and in 1284, dispatched the first Servite missionaries to the Far East. He retired to a small Servite house in Todi, where he died on August 22. He was canonized in 1671.

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Mona
9 months ago
Dear Saint Philip Benizi, please pray for Jacob that he finds the right path, for his parents that they find the strenght and wisdom to guide him and for all cancer patients to deal with their disease with dignity and grace. Thank you.
jason shaw
9 months ago
I recieved a healing blessing from Fr Rookey over the phone and he called upon St Philip to bless over me. i enjoyed the article above. Please St Philip may you shine down upon me and heal me Amen...
William Arrott Jr
9 months ago
Please pray that my wife returns to Mass and the Sacraments.
Thomas Ashu
1 year ago
Thank God I chose you as my confirmation name.Pls,st.Philip intercede for me so that my wife will not have miscarriage again.
Bernadette
2 years ago
Please pray to st.Philip Benizi that my dughter will return to Mass and the Sacraments.

Thank ou for your prayers
Joseph Mathew
2 years ago
Dear Philip Benizi, pray for me to be more dedicated and more humble in whatever I do for others.
Vanessa
2 years ago
Your article about St. Philip Benizi was inspiring and he was the saint of the day when I needed him to be. I completely related to him and his experience of before his election. I hope to succeed and be chosen like he was. Thank you, Amen

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