San Severino

Saint Severinus was born in Italy in 410, but was taken to the Danube valley by the Holy Spirit. The place where God sent him was fraught with economic and political challenges, including the death of the Hun king, Attila, and invasions that caused destruction in the region. The people were suffering and needed a sign of God's love, and that is what Saint Severinus brought through his evangelization. His fame spread and many pagans and barbarian heretics were attracted to him, even though many did not convert, they improved their ways.

Saint Severinus exerted great influence through his virtuous life, prayer and penance, founding several monasteries and being a sign of discernment for those who wished to consecrate themselves completely to God. He did not withdraw from the world, but withdrew in search of the love of God and humanity. Saint Severinus often left his monastic life to meet with kings, as many barbarian tribes wanted to invade the regions after the death of the king of the Huns. With the aim of evangelizing, São Severino dedicated himself to this task and his monasteries became beacons of a new culture centered on God. His only weapon was prayer and dialogue.

In addition to his religious activity, Saint Severino also exercised charity, especially assistance to the poor and prisoners. He was the voice of God for the people during difficult times and died in 482, leaving a legacy of holiness for his spiritual children and ecclesiastical authorities.