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.
No, Saint Dominic Savio did not become a priest. He was a student of Saint John Bosco and aspired to become a priest, but he died at a young age before he could be ordained. He is known for his piety and devotion to God.
Dominic was beatified on March 5, 1950, by Pope Pius XII.
Saint Dominic de Guzman: Canonized: 1234 Saint Dominic of Savio: Canonized: June 12, 1954 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
Dominic Savio was Italian.
Dominic Savio's mother was known as Momma Margaret. His parents were Carlo and Brigida Savio.
No, Saint Dominic Savio did not become a priest. He was a student of Saint John Bosco and aspired to become a priest, but he died at a young age before he could be ordained. He is known for his piety and devotion to God.
He was probably named for St. Dominic de Guzman.
Dominic was beatified on March 5, 1950, by Pope Pius XII.
March 9 is the feast day of Dominic Savio.
Saint Dominic de Guzman: Canonized: 1234 Saint Dominic of Savio: Canonized: June 12, 1954 by Pope Pius XII
Dominic had 10 siblings but I find no list of the names or sexes.
Dominic Savio, later to be known as Saint Dominic Savio.
April 2, 1842, at Riva di Chieri, Turin, Italy
St. John Bosco was a close friend and mentor of Dominic Savio.
Dominic died of pulmonary problems.