Lawrence of Brindisi

1559 to 1619 · Doctor 1959

Origin: Brindisi
Historical identity: Italian; Kingdom of Naples
Affiliation: Capuchin (OFMCap)

Life and work

Capuchin preacher, linguist and minister general whose work crossed many European regions. His biblical learning supported preaching, interconfessional debate and diplomatic missions.

Places and activities

Brindisi

1559-c. 1570

Grew up and received early formation with the Conventual Franciscans.

Benedict XVI: Lawrence of Brindisi

Venice

c. 1570s-1582; early formation period

Encountered the Capuchins and pursued religious and linguistic formation.

Benedict XVI: Lawrence of Brindisi

Lisbon

1619

Died while petitioning Philip III on behalf of oppressed Neapolitan subjects.

Benedict XVI: Lawrence of Brindisi

Catholic Encyclopedia

Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Lorenzo da Brindisi

Primary sources

Further reading

Wikipedia

Lawrence of Brindisi

Dates and research notes

Years are historical biographical dates; an approximate label on a place record remains approximate.

Selected sourced locations; not a complete itinerary. All geographic coordinates are approximate.

Lifetime associations, not citizenship or a claim that all affiliations were held simultaneously.

Official modern biographical overview; not contemporary evidence for the saint's travels.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, 1910. Biographical article.

Library discovery link for primary Latin editions.

Oxford University Press, 2011. Recommended reference; consult the relevant entry and its bibliography. Not treated as read evidence for individual seed claims.

Updated 2026-11-01