The Daily Question
This Saint, born in 1815, was ordained in 1841 and began a life of educating young people using a method that rejected corporal punishment. In 1859, he founded the Salesian Order, focusing on education and mission work. He is depicted on multiple Vatican City stamps dating back to 1936 and is the patron saint of educators and youth. Who is this saint?
1. St. Anthony of Padua
2. St. Domenic Savio
3. St. John Bosco
4. St. Francis de Sales
2. St. Domenic Savio
3. St. John Bosco
4. St. Francis de Sales
Your answer was: St. John Bosco
You are correct!!
Answer: St. John Bosco is the answer to the question. He is depicted on eight Vatican City stamps (Scott 49, 52, 220, 222, 806 a-c, 1589).
St. John Bosco Educator - Centenary of Death
Scott 806 a-c (1988)
St. John Bosco Bicentenary of Birth
Scott 2589 (2015)
See also:
• Saint John Bosco Saint Of The Day (website)
https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-john-bosco
• James C Hamilton, St John Bosco: Father and Teacher of Youth
Vatican Notes Volume: 63; Issue: 364; Page:38-39; 2015
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| St. John Bosco - Catholic Press Series Scott 49 & 52 (1936) | |
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| St. Domenico Savio & St. John Bosco Scott 220 & 222 (1957) | |
St. John Bosco Educator - Centenary of Death
Scott 806 a-c (1988)
St. John Bosco Bicentenary of Birth
Scott 2589 (2015)
See also:
• Saint John Bosco Saint Of The Day (website)
https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-john-bosco
• James C Hamilton, St John Bosco: Father and Teacher of Youth
Vatican Notes Volume: 63; Issue: 364; Page:38-39; 2015