πŸ“š St. Alphonsus Liguori

St. Alphonsus Liguori was an Italian bishop, theologian, and founder of the Redemptorists, a religious congregation devoted to preaching and teaching. Renowned for his deep spirituality and prolific writings, he made significant contributions to moral theology and was declared a Doctor of the Church. His work emphasized the importance of pastoral care and the need for compassion in the confessional.
Lived: 1696 - 1787 | Canonized: May 26, 1839
Patronage: Theologians, confessors, and moral theologians

Saint Feast day
August 1GRCTridentine
Lived
1696 - 1787
Canonized
May 26, 1839

St. Alphonsus Liguori was an Italian bishop, theologian, and founder of the Redemptorists, a religious congregation devoted to preaching and teaching. Renowned for his deep spirituality and prolific writings, he made significant contributions to moral theology and was declared a Doctor of the Church. His work emphasized the importance of pastoral care and the need for compassion in the confessional.

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