Answer: Domenico Savio was born in 1842 in northern Italy. He attended the Oratory of St. Francis De Sales a school, youth center, and hospice founded by Don Bosco. He lived an ordinary life but did things in an extraordinary way. Steadfast in prayer, devoted to God. He had health issues resulting from lung issues. He died in Domenico 1857 at a young age and is known to be the patron saint of choirboys.

For a delightful life story of Saint Domenico Savio click here.



Vatican Stamps Issued For The Centenary
Of The Death Of St. Domenico Savio
Scott 219-222 (1957)
Pictures St. Domenico Savio and St. John Bosco

See Also
The Life Story of St. Dominic Savio (Biography of St. Dominic Savio) Salesians of Don Bosco in the United States (USA West Province) - website (http://www.donboscowest.org/saints/dominicsavio)
• Anonymous St. Dominic Of SavioVatican Notes Volume 9 Issue 2 Year 1960 Pages 11-12