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Alexander Sauli

Italian saint

Died when: 57 years 239 days (691 months)
Star Sign: Aquarius

 

Alexander Sauli

Alexander (Alessandro) Sauli, C.R.S.P. (15 February 1534 – 11 October 1592) was an Italian priest who is called the "Apostle of Corsica".

He is a saint of the Roman Catholic Church.In 1571, he was appointed by Pius V to the ancient see of Aléria, Corsica, where he rebuilt churches, founded colleges and seminaries, and, despite the depredations of corsairs, placed the Church in a flourishing condition.

In 1591, he was made Bishop of Pavia, and died at Calosso the following year.He left a number of works, chiefly catechetical.

He was beatified by Benedict XIV, 23 April 1742, and canonized by Pope Pius X, 11 December 1904.His feast is celebrated on October 11.


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