Philip Neri

Saint Philip Neri Cong. Orat.
Born	22 July 1515 Florence, Republic of Florence
Died	26 May 1595(1595-05-26) (aged 79) Rome, Papal States
Venerated in	Catholic Church Church of England
Beatified	11 May 1615 by Pope Paul V
Canonized	12 March 1622 by Pope Gregory XV
Feast	26 May
Patronage	Rome, Italy; Candida, Italy; Mandaluyong, Philippines; US Special Forces; Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest; Catbalogan, Philippines; laughter; joy; comedians; artists; writers

Philip Romolo Neri CO (/ˈnɪəri/ NEER-ee; Italian: Filippo Romolo Neri, pronounced [fiˈlippo ˈrɔːmolo ˈneːri]; 22 July 1515 – 26 May 1595), known as the "Second Apostle of Rome" after Saint Peter, was an Italian Catholic priest noted for founding the Congregation of the Oratory, a society of secular clergy.