dominican saints
Bl. Calimerius of Montechiaro, C.O.P.
Feast Day November 28th
Born: 1430 in Italy
Died: 1521 of natural causes in Italy
Patronage: Elderly, Infirmed
Blessed Calimerius of Montechiaro was born in Italy in 1430. He was a Dominican. He spent a long life preaching throughout Italy. When he was 90 years old and unable to walk or climb into the pulpit, parishioners lifted him into it so he could preach. He was supernaturally sustained during his sermons, and his strength would return for the duration of the preaching. Despite his extreme age and physical weakness, his voice remained powerful and resonant, a phenomenon attributed to divine assistance. He died 1521 of natural causes. Visiting his burial site or invoking his name granted relief to the elderly or infirm, mirroring his own triumph over physical frailty.
Prayers/Commemorations
First Vespers:
Ant. Strengthen by holy intercession, O Calimerius , confessor of the Lord, those here present, have we who are burdened with the weight of our offenses may be relieved by the glory of thy blessedness, and may by thy guidance attain eternal rewards.
V. Pray for us, Blessed Calimerius.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Lauds:
Ant. Well done, good and faithful servant, because Thou hast been faithful in a few things, I will set thee over many, sayeth the Lord.
V. The just man shall blossom like the lily.
R. And shall flourish forever before the Lord.
Second Vespers:
Ant. I will liken him unto a wise man, who built his house upon a rock.
V. Pray for us, Blessed Calimerius.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Prayer:
Let us Pray: O God, who didst enable Blessed Calimerius, Thy Confessor, to preach the gospel of peace by word and deed, make us, we beseech Thee through his intercession, to receive Thy law with a perfect heart and fulfill it by holy deeds. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer
God of all truth, you chose Blessed Calimerius to preach the gospel of peace and to promote the regular life. By the help of his prayers may we devote ourselves to proclaiming the faith and bearing the yoke of Christ with fidelity. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Ghost, one God, for ever and ever. – General Calendar of the Order of Preachers