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St. Philip Neri: Quick Facts

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Also Known As San Filippo Neri
Born July 21, 1515 • Florence • Italy
Died May 26, 1595 (aged 79) • Rome • Italy
Founder Institute of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri
Role In Counter-Reformation

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Giovanni Battista Piazzetta: Madonna and Child Appearing to Saint Philip Neri
The Appearance of the Virgin to St. Philip Neri, painting by Carlo Maratta, c. 1675; in the Pitti Palace, Florence.
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