
Italian Roman Catholic saint and founder
1515 — 1595
Quick Facts
Profession
Italian Roman Catholic saint and founder
Born
July 31, 1515
Died
1595 (age ~80)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
priest, Catholic priest
1515
Born in Florence (1515-07-31)
1595
Died in Rome
About
Saint Philip Neri, born Filippo Romolo Neri, pronounced [fiˈlippo ˈrɔːmolo ˈneːri] was an Italian Catholic priest who founded the Congregation of the Oratory, a society of secular clergy dedicated to pastoral care and charitable work. He is sometimes referred to as the "Second Apostle of Rome" after Saint Peter, and sometimes as the "Third Apostle of Rome", after Saint Peter and Saint Paul. Neri's spiritual mission emphasised personal holiness and direct service to others, particularly through the education of young people and care for the poor and sick. His work played a significant role in the Counter-Reformation, especially within the city of Rome.
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Saint Philip Neri, born Filippo Romolo Neri, pronounced [fiˈlippo ˈrɔːmolo ˈneːri] was an Italian Catholic priest who founded the Congregation of the Oratory, a society of secular clergy dedicated to pastoral care and charitable work. He is sometimes referred to as the "Second Apostle of Rome" after
The name Philippe means "a male given name, equivalent to English Philip, very popular in 20th century France, next only to Jean and Pierre". It is of French origin.
Philippe Neri was born on July 31, 1515.
Philippe Neri died in 1595, at approximately 80 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Philip, very popular in 20th century France, next only to Jean and Pierre
The name Philippe is of French origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Philip, very popular in 20th century France, next only to Jean and Pierre". It is traditionally a male name.
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Philippe Pétain
French military and political leader (1856–1951)
Philippe IV of France
King of France from 1285 to 1314 (1268–1314)
Philippe II of France
King of France, and the first to be called by that title (1165–1223)
Philippe Coutinho
Brazilian association football player
Philippe VI of France
King of France from 1328 to 1350
Philippe III of France
king of France from 1270 to 1285 (1245–1285)
Philippe — July 31, 1515
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
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— an admirer
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— a scholar
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