Dominic died at the age of 15, before he could enter the seminary.
Saint Dominic Savio died at the age of fourteen. He was studying to become a priest and his teacher John Bosco wrote his biography. Saint Dominic was canonized because of the heroic virtue he displayed in every day life.
Dominic was beatified on March 5, 1950, by Pope Pius XII.
Dominic had 10 siblings but I find no list of the names or sexes.
April 2, 1842, at Riva di Chieri, Turin, Italy
Yes, Saint Dominic Savio's body is considered to be incorrupt. His body has been found to be remarkably well-preserved since his death in 1857. This is seen as a sign of holiness in Catholic tradition.
Dominic was not a member of any religious order. He wished to become a priest but died before he could begin the seminary.
Dominic Savio was Italian.
Dominic Savio's mother was known as Momma Margaret. His parents were Carlo and Brigida Savio.
Saint Dominic Savio died at the age of fourteen. He was studying to become a priest and his teacher John Bosco wrote his biography. Saint Dominic was canonized because of the heroic virtue he displayed in every day life.
March 9 is the feast day of Dominic Savio.
Dominic Savio, later to be known as Saint Dominic Savio.
Dominic was beatified on March 5, 1950, by Pope Pius XII.
St. John Bosco was a close friend and mentor of Dominic Savio.
Dominic had 10 siblings but I find no list of the names or sexes.
He was probably named for St. Dominic de Guzman.
Dominic died of pulmonary problems.
April 2, 1842, at Riva di Chieri, Turin, Italy