St. Philip Neri, the ‘Apostle of Rome,’ is an example of Christian charity and zeal

May 26, 2023 by Web Master

St. Philip Neri in levitation, fresco by unknown (1600 ca.) from Vallicella rooms of the saint, Chiesa Nuova, Rome. / Credit: Francesco Cantone/Shutterstock

Rome, Italy, May 26, 2023 / 01:00 am (CNA).

Deep in the catacombs, St. Philip Neri had his spiritual epiphany on the eve of Pentecost in 1544. Today, May 26, is his feast day.