Philip Neri

Philip Neri was an Italian Catholic priest and founder of the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri. He was born in 1515 in Florence, Italy and died in 1595 in Rome. He is known for his devotion to Saint Paul and his efforts to reform the Catholic Church. Philip Neri is considered a saint by the Catholic Church and is revered for his piety and his ability to bring people together. He is the patron saint of Rome and the founder of the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri, a community of priests and laypeople dedicated to spiritual growth and service.