St. Nicholas of Tolentino
Feast 09-10 · Canonized 1446
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About
Nicholas was born around 1245 in Sant'Angelo in Pontano, Italy. His parents, long childless, had prayed for a son at the shrine of St. Nicholas of Myra, and named the boy in gratitude. He joined the Augustinian order and was ordained a priest around 1270.
He spent most of his life in Tolentino, where he was known for fasting, long hours of prayer, and tireless care for the poor and the sick. He was a renowned preacher and confessor, and many miracles were attributed to his intercession both before and after his death.
He died on September 10, 1305, and was canonized in 1446. He is venerated as the patron of the poor, of souls in purgatory, and of mothers and children.
Suggested prayer
O God, who gave St. Nicholas of Tolentino grace to fast, pray, and carry bread to the sick of Tolentino, grant through his intercession rest to the holy souls in purgatory and satisfaction to all who hunger. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.