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John Bosco wrote his biography soon after he died called The Life of Dominic Savio. This book helped him be canonized.

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What is Saint Dominic Savio the patron saint of?

Patronage of St. Dominic Savio •boys •children's choirs •choir boys •choirs •falsely accused people •juvenile delinquents •Pueri Cantors


Is St. Dominic Savio incorrupt?

Yes, the remains of St. Dominic Savio are considered incorrupt. He was a young Italian saint who lived in the 19th century and is known for his piety and holiness. His body is preserved and on display for veneration by the faithful.


What is the place of birth of St. Dominic Savio?

The place of birth of St. Dominic Savio is Italy.


Did Saint Dominic Savio have any brothers or sisters?

St. Dominic Savio was born in 1842 at Riva di Chieri, Turin, Italy. Dominic was a student of St. John Bosco, a priest, at the time of his first communion. He decided to lead a life of perpetual sanctity, prayer, and charitable works. St. Dominic founded the Company of the Immaculate Conception. He was 15 years old at the time of his death during a cholera outbreak after giving assistance to the sick and dying. He was canonized in 1954 by Pope Pius XII. In art St. Dominic Savio is depicted as a devout youth, sometimes in the company of Don Bosco. He is the protector of altar boys, children's choirs, and pregnant women. His feast day is 6 May. His story is moot on the subject of any siblings.


When did St. Dominic Savio live?

He lived from 2nd April 1842 to 9th March 1857, when he died of pleurisy at the age of only 14.At the time of his death he was studying to be a Catholic priest, and his tutor, John Bosco, had a very high regard for his kindness, virtuosity and human qualities. He wrote a biography of him, The Life of Dominic Savio, which is seen as having been one of the main influences in his canonisation. He was made a Saint by Pope Pius XII in 1954, and is the youngest non-Martyred saint of the Catholic Church.

Related Questions

Who was the significant person of Saint Dominic Savio?

St. John Bosco was a close friend and mentor of Dominic Savio.


Who was Saint Dominic Savio's patron saint?

He was probably named for St. Dominic de Guzman.


When was St. Dominic Savio College created?

St. Dominic Savio College was created in 1977.


What is Saint Dominic Savio the patron saint of?

Patronage of St. Dominic Savio •boys •children's choirs •choir boys •choirs •falsely accused people •juvenile delinquents •Pueri Cantors


When is the feast day of St. Dominic Savio?

The feast of Dominic Savio is March 9.


Is St. Dominic Savio incorrupt?

Yes, the remains of St. Dominic Savio are considered incorrupt. He was a young Italian saint who lived in the 19th century and is known for his piety and holiness. His body is preserved and on display for veneration by the faithful.


What is the place of birth of St. Dominic Savio?

The place of birth of St. Dominic Savio is Italy.


What people were behind St. Dominic Savio?

I am not sure what you mean by people behind Dominic Savio. If you mean people that supported him, his family comes to mind as well as St. John Bosco.


When was st Dominic savio born?

St. Dominic Savio was born in 1842, in Italy. He was an alter boy by the age of 5, and received his First Holy Communion when he turned 7 years old.


What about Dominic?

Yes, what about Dominic. Which Dominic are you referring to - St. Dominic de Guzman? St. Dominic Savio? Someone else? And what do you want to know about him? Your question does not give me a hint as to what you want.


Who were St. Dominic Savio's friends?

Dominic probably had many friends in his short life but the best known was St. John Bosco.


Is there an angel Dominic?

There is a saint called st. Dominic Savio.