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Lawrence of Brindisi, OFM Cap. (22 July 1559 – 22 July 1619), born Giulio Cesare Russo, was an Neapolitan 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.
Jul 21, 2022 · Learn about the life and legacy of Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, a Capuchin Franciscan scholar, preacher, and peacemaker. He was known for his gift of languages, his devotion to Scripture, and his compassion for the poor.
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St. Lawrence of Brindisi (born July 22, 1559, Brindisi, Kingdom of Naples [Italy]—died July 22, 1619, Belem, Portugal; canonized 1881; feast day July 21) was a doctor of the church and one of the leading polemicists of the Counter-Reformation in Germany.
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The known writings of St. Lorenzo of Brindisi comprise eight volumes of sermons, two didactic treatises on oratory, a commentary on Genesis, another on Ezechiel, and three volumes of religious polemics. Most of his sermons are written in Italian, the other works being in Latin. The three volumes of controversies have notes in Greek and Hebrew.
Jun 25, 2024 · St. Lawrence of Brindisi, whose feast we celebrate on July 21, is a Doctor of the Church. He was born Caesar de Rossi in 1559 in Naples. As a boy, he studied with the Conventual Franciscans...
Learn about the life, works, and legacy of Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, a Franciscan priest, doctor of the Church, and defender of the faith. Discover his achievements in preaching, writing, and leading the Catholic League against the Protestants and the Turks.
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