The story of their life
A schoolboy formed by St John Bosco who pursued holiness through friendship, study, prayer and peacemaking. Don Bosco’s educational communities supported boys from poor and working families during industrial change.
Saint19th century · Feast May 6
St Dominic Savio
Also known as Domenico Savio, Dominic Savio, Saint Dominic Savio
Student
Young saint
A schoolboy formed by St John Bosco who pursued holiness through friendship, study, prayer and peacemaking.
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Historical context
Don Bosco’s educational communities supported boys from poor and working families during industrial change.
Defining moments
- Receiving First Communion
- Joining the Oratory
- Helping classmates
- Forming a student service group
- Dying after illness
Faith and spirituality
Cheerful school-age holiness, friendship, responsibility and simple prayer.
Why this saint matters today
An accessible companion for schoolchildren, altar servers and young people handling friendship conflict.
Patronage and intercession
People turn to St Dominic Savio in matters of:
Schoolchildren
Altar servers
Young people
A prayer
God of grace, through the intercession of St Dominic Savio, guide us in truth, courage and love. Amen.
Timeline
Sources and further reading
- https://www.vaticannews.va/en/saints.html
- https://www.liturgyoffice.org.uk/Calendar/
Source-quality status: unverified prototype