Feast of Beato Pietro Geremia

Beato Pietro Geremia, ora pro nobis

March 3rd is the Feast of Beato Pietro Geremia (1399–1452), a Sicilian Dominican friar renowned for his holiness, humility, and powerful preaching. Born in Palermo, he entered the Order of Preachers and became known for his deep life of prayer, devotion to the Eucharist, and tireless service to the poor.

A renowned and powerful preacher, he is venerated as one of Palermo's patron saints, alongside Santa Rosalia and other holy protectors of the city.

Celebrated for miracles and for his role in renewing faith in Sicily, he was beatified on 12 May 1784 by Pope Pius VI. His life remains a model of charity, obedience, and unwavering trust in God.

Evviva Beato Pietro Geremia!

In celebration of his feast, we offer this prayer:

Prayer to Blessed Peter Geremia

O God, who didst wonderfully raise up in Thy Church Blessed Peter, Confessor, to propagate the faith, grant us, we beseech Thee, that as we venerate his merits, we may also imitate his example. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.