Lawrence of Brindisi
Lawrence of Brindisi (22 July 1559 – 22 July 1619), born Giulio Cesare Russo, was an Italian Catholic priest, theologian and member of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. An accomplished linguist, in addition to his native Italian, Lawrence could read and speak Latin, Hebrew, Greek, German, Czech, Spanish, and French fluently. Lawrence was ordained a priest at the age of 23. Lawrence was beatified on 1 June 1783 and canonized as a saint on 8 December 1881.
Patron saint of Brindisi
In the Martyrology
- July 21 Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, Capuchin priest and doctor of the Church
- July 22 Birth of Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, priest and doctor of the Church