Tag: abandoned and orphaned children

  • Feast Day of St. Jerome Emiliani

    Feast Day of St. Jerome Emiliani

    February 8th honors Saint Jerome Emiliani, the patron saint of abandoned and orphaned children. Born in Venice in 1486, he dedicated his life to supporting the less fortunate after a near-death experience. His legacy includes the founding of schools and organizations to assist vulnerable children, inspiring compassion and generosity.