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April 24 · Optional · Red

St Fidelis of Sigmaringen

(1578–1622) Swabian lawyer called 'the poor man's advocate' who became a Capuchin friar. Sent to preach to the Calvinists of the Grisons, he was cut down by a mob at Seewis — the first martyr of the Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith.

When is the feast of St Fidelis of Sigmaringen?

The feast is celebrated on April 24 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of St Fidelis of Sigmaringen?

The feast of St Fidelis of Sigmaringen is celebrated on April 24 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Fidelis of Sigmaringen?

(1578–1622) Swabian lawyer called 'the poor man's advocate' who became a Capuchin friar. Sent to preach to the Calvinists of the Grisons, he was cut down by a mob at Seewis — the first martyr of the Congregation for the Propagation of the…

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