Birthdate: September 27, 1696
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Marianella, Naples, Italy
Died: August 1, 1787
Alphonsus Liguori, a prominent Italian Catholic bishop and theologian, was also the founder of the Redemptorists. He was known for his diverse talents in spiritual writing, music, art, poetry, law, and philosophy. Appointed as Bishop of Sant’Agata dei Goti in 1762, he authored numerous theological works, including nine editions of his Moral Theology. His acclaimed writings, such as The Glories of Mary and The Way of the Cross, continue to be widely read. Canonized in 1839 and declared a Doctor of the Church in 1871, he is revered as the patron saint of confessors.
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