Alexander Sauli
Alexander Sauli (15 February 1534 – 11 October 1592) was an Italian priest who is called the "Apostle of Corsica". He is a saint of the 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 improved the presence of the church in the region despite opposition from corsairs.
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.
Patron saint of Corsica; Barnabite seminarians
In the Martyrology
- October 11 Saint Alessandro Sauli, Barnabite, bishop of Pavia