Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen

[CyrilSebastian]

Fidelis was born at Sigmaringen of a prominent family in the principality in 1577.     
He received the name Mark in baptism.

[Shin]

S. Fidelis ora pro nobis. 

[CyrilSebastian]

In 1604 Mark accompanied, as preceptor, three young gentlemen on their travels through the principal parts of Europe.     
During six years of travel, he attended Mass very frequently.

[CyrilSebastian]

During six years of travel Mark visited the hospitals and churches in every town he and the Swabian gentlemen came to.

[CyrilSebastian]

[/center]Upon his return of the six years of travel, Mark practiced law as a counselor or advocate, at Colmar in Alsace, France.[/center]