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Robert Bellarmine SJ (Italian: Roberto Francesco Romolo Bellarmino; 4 October 1542 – 17 September 1621) was an Italian Jesuit and a cardinal of the Catholic Church. He was canonized a saint in 1930 [1] and named Doctor of the Church , one of only 37.
St. Robert Bellarmine (born October 4, 1542, Montepulciano, Tuscany [Italy]—died September 17, 1621, Rome; canonized 1930; feast day September 17) was an Italian cardinal and theologian, an opponent of the Protestant doctrines of the Reformation.
On Sept. 17, Catholics around the world celebrate the feast day of St. Robert Bellarmine. But many don’t recognize the name of this man, who was at the center of the Catholic Counter-Reformation. Bellarmine was one of the brightest theologians of his time, and is hailed as the patron saint of catechumens and catechists.
Born at Montepulciano, Italy, October 4, 1542, St. Robert Bellarmine was the third of ten children. His mother, Cinzia Cervini, a niece of Pope Marcellus II, was dedicated to almsgiving, prayer, meditation, fasting, and mortification of the body. Robert entered the newly formed Society of Jesus ...
Robert Bellarmine (Roberto Bellarmino, 1542-1621) was a scholar, theologian and intrepid defender of the Faith during the controversies of the Reformation. As a cardinal he served three popes who counted on his wisdom and scholarly advice.
A distinguished Jesuit theologian, writer, and cardinal, born at Montepulciano, 4 October, 1542; died 17 September, 1621. His father was Vincenzo Bellarmino, his mother Cinthia Cervini, sister of Cardinal Marcello Cervini, afterwards Pope Marcellus II.
A distinguished Jesuit theologian, writer, and cardinal, born at Montepulciano, 4 October, 1542; died 17 September, 1621. His father was Vincenzo Bellarmino, his mother Cinthia Cervini, sister of Cardinal Marcello Cervini, afterwards Pope Marcellus II.
