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Date – Monday, April 24th - 2023 – St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen

St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen was born as Mark Rey in 1577 in Sigmaringen, Prussia. He was a successful lawyer but disillusioned with the corruption and fraud in the legal system and society. Thus, he became a priest and joined the Capuchin Order at age 35, taking the name Fidelis. He was a remarkable orator and preached in various German, Austrian, and Swiss cities. His efforts were not confined to the pulpit, as he also wrote pamphlets against Calvinism and Zwinglianism. He was appointed as Superior at several monasteries and was also tasked by the Papal Nuncio to reform monasteries of other Orders. The Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith appointed the Capuchins to combat Calvinism in the region of Grisons, Switzerland, and Fr. Fidelis was chosen to lead the mission. He was so successful that the heretics became alarmed and spread rumors that he was preparing the way for the subjugation of the country by Austria. Despite this, he continued to preach, and in 1622, he was martyred by Calvinists who had surrounded him and offered to save his life if he would apostatize. He replied, "I came to extirpate your heresy, not to embrace it," and was killed with blows of swords. St. Fidelis presents an admirable example of fortitude and willingness to face martyrdom.

St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Pray for us.

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