The story of their life
Peregrine struck St Philip Benizi during political unrest, received forgiveness, entered the Servites and later faced a severe disease in his leg that tradition identifies with cancer.
Saint13th–14th century · Feast May 1
St Peregrine Laziosi
Also known as Pellegrino Laziosi, Peregrine of Forlì, Saint Peregrine
Priest
Servite friar
Patron of cancer patients
A formerly violent young partisan who repented, became a Servite priest and is widely invoked by people living with cancer.
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Historical context
Medieval Italian cities were divided by violent political factions, while the Servite Order emphasised prayer, penance and service.
Defining moments
- Participating in political violence
- Receiving forgiveness
- Entering the Servite Order
- Serving the sick
- Facing severe leg disease
Faith and spirituality
Repentance, forgiveness, Marian devotion and patient trust through serious illness.
Why this saint matters today
Especially meaningful to cancer patients and people ashamed of past aggression who need to believe forgiveness can redirect a life.
Patronage and intercession
People turn to St Peregrine Laziosi in matters of:
Cancer patients
People with serious illness
People with leg disease
Caregivers
A prayer
Merciful God, through St Peregrine’s intercession strengthen cancer patients, comfort their families and transform past failures through forgiveness. Amen.
Timeline
Sources and further reading
- https://servitefriars.com/st-peregrine
- https://www.liturgyoffice.org.uk/Calendar/
Source-quality status: unverified prototype