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Blessed Giles Dalmasia

detail of an Italian holy card of Blessed Giles Dalmasia, by Bertoni, date unknown; swiped from Santi e Beati Also known as

Egidio

29 May (Mercedarians)

Profile

Obtained a degree in theology. Mercedarian. While suffering regular beatings and abuse for being a Christian, he not only ransomed many Christian slaves in Africa, he converted others to the faith. Martyr.

1399 in Africa

Additional Information

books
- Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
- Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints

fonti in italiano
- Santi e Beati

MLA Citation

“Blessed Giles Dalmasia“. CatholicSaints.Info. 24 May 2015. Web. 28 November 2021. <>