Saint Ferdinand of Aragon
Also known as
- Ferdinand of Caiazzo
- Ferdinando of…
- 27 June
- 29 April (procession in Alvignano, Italy)
- 29 October (Caiazzo, Italy)
- 3rd Sunday in July (Dragoni, Italy)
Profile
Born to the royal family of Aragon, Spain, and the rulers of the two Sicilies, the fourth child of King Sancho III and Elvisa, Countess of Castile. Ferdinand was early drawn to religious and contemplative life. Hermit in the forest near Caiazzo, Italy where he became renowned in the region for his piety. Had the gift of healing by prayer. Fifth bishop of Caiazzo. Died while on pilgrimage.
Born
- 27 June 1082 in Alvignano, Italy of a fever
- buried at the church of Santa Maria di Cubulteria in Alvignano
- relics enshrined in an urn under as statue of Ferdinand at the church San Sebastiano Martire in Alvignano
- legends says that anytime people tried to return his relics to his see city of Caiazzo, Italy, the pack animals would refuse to move; they knew he belonged in Alvignano
MLA Citation
- “Saint Ferdinand of Aragon“. CatholicSaints.Info. 31 January 2022. Web. 25 April 2024. <>