St. Peregrine Laziosi
Feast 05-01 · Canonized 1726
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About
Peregrine Laziosi was born around 1260 into a wealthy family in Forlì, Italy. As a young man he was active in anti-papal politics and, according to tradition, once struck St. Philip Benizi during a riot. Philip's gentle response moved Peregrine deeply, and he soon repented and joined the Servite Order in Siena.
Peregrine became known for his austerity and silence, and returned to Forlì to found a Servite community. Late in life he developed a cancerous sore on his leg, and when amputation was planned, he spent the night in prayer before a crucifix. The next morning the wound was healed, and he lived about twenty more years.
He died on May 1, 1345, at about age eighty-five, and was canonized in 1726. Peregrine is the patron saint of those suffering from cancer and other serious illnesses.
Suggested prayer
O God, who healed the cancerous leg of Peregrine as he prayed before the crucifix, grant through his intercession that all who suffer from cancer and serious illness may receive healing and the grace to accept their suffering with patience. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
