Alexander Sauli, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Alexander Sauli

Italian saint

Date of Birth: 15-Feb-1534

Place of Birth: Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Date of Death: 11-Oct-1592

Profession: Catholic priest, theologian

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Alexander Sauli, C.R.S.P.
(15 February 1534 – 11 October 1592) was an Italian priest who is called the "Apostle of Corsica".
He is a saint of the Roman Catholic Church.
In 1571, he was appointed by Pius V to the ancient see of Aleria, Corsica, where he rebuilt churches, founded colleges and seminaries, and, despite the depredations of corsairs, placed the Church in a flourishing condition. In 1591, he was made Bishop of Pavia, and died at Calozza the following year.
He left a number of works, chiefly catechetical.
He was beatified by Benedict XIV, 23 April 1742, and canonized by Pope Pius X, 11 December 1904.
His feast is celebrated on October 11.