Nicholas of Tolentino
Saint
Nicholas of Tolentino, known as the Patron of Holy Souls, was an Italian saint and mystic. He is particularly invoked as an advocate for the souls in Purgatory, especially during Lent and the month of November. In many Augustinian churches, there... Wikipedia
Born: 1245, Sant'Angelo in Pontano, Italy
Died: September 10, 1305 (age 60 years), Tolentino, Italy
Place of burial: Basilica of San Nicola in Tolentino, Tolentino, Italy
Parents: Compagnone de Guarutti and Amata de Guidiani
Canonized: June 5, 1446, Vatican by Pope Eugene IV
Feast: September 10
Major shrine: Basilica di San Nicola a Tolentino Tolentino, Italy