Christian feast day: Fidelis of Sigmaringen

Fidelis of Sigmaringen

Capuchin friar and saint (1577–1622)

Fidelis of Sigmaringen, OFM Cap. was a German Capuchin friar who was involved in the Catholic Counter-Reformation. He was martyred by his opponents at Seewis im Prättigau, now part of Switzerland. Fidelis was canonized in 1746.