Saint Jerome Emiliani (Hiëronymus Emiliani) is the patron Saint of orphans. He was the founder of the Somaschi Fathers and canonized in 1767 by Pope Clement XIII.


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St.Hieroniumus Emiliani - source : Vita di San Girolamo Emiliani a Somasca di Vercurago, 1938

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Saint Jerome Emiliani (Hiëronymus Emiliani) is the patron Saint of orphans. He was the founder of the Somaschi Fathers and canonized in 1767 by Pope Clement XIII.


Daniele Crespi [Public domain]

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