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Fidelis of Sigmaringen
1622Apr, 24

Fidelis of Sigmaringen

Fidelis of Sigmaringen, German friar and saint (b. 1577)
Fidelis of Sigmaringen, O.F.M. Cap. (1577 - 1622) was a Capuchin friar who was involved in the catholic Counter-Reformation, and was martyred by his opponents at Seewis im Prättigau, now part of Switzerland. Fidelis was canonized in 1746.

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