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Robert Bellarmine, S.J. ( 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. He was one of the most important figures in the Counter-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.
Shop St. Robert Bellarmine. 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.
Oct 3, 2018 · Collection St Bellarmine. Addeddate 2018-10-03 20:16:00 Identifier SaintRobertBellarmineCollecBellarmineSt.RobertS.J.5953_201810
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.
Sep 17, 2022 · September 17. Franciscan Media. Saint of the Day. Image: Detail | Stained glass window in Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Dayton, Ohio | photo by Nheyob. Saint of the Day for September 17. (October 4, 1542 – September 17, 1621) Saint Robert Bellarmine’s Story.
