Sigmaringen, Fidelis of, Saint
Sigmaringen, Fidelis of, Saint
Martyr , born Sigmaringen, Prussia, 1577 ; died Sevis, Switzerland, 1622 . Graduated at Freiburg, 1603 , he was admitted to the bar, 1604 -1610 , received his degree of Doctor of Laws, 1611 , and began to practise at Ensisheim where he was known as “lawyer of the poor.” He became a member of the Capuchin Order , 1612 . After his ordination he was famous for his preaching which he directed toward the conversion of heretics; while employed thus at Grisons, Switzerland, he incurred the fear and hostility of the Zwinglians by whom he was murdered. Emblems : a club, and two-edged sword. Canonized , 1746 . His body was preserved at Feldkirch, head and arm at Chur. Feast , Roman Calendar, 24 April .