Dominic of Sora
Italian preacher (0951-1031)
Patron of Places
CoculloPretoroVillalago
Patron of Causes
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BornFoligno (951)
DiedSora (1031)
VocationsMonk, Abbot, Hermit, Monastic founder, Preacher
Biography
Saint Dominic of Sora (951–1031) was an Italian preacher born in Foligno, whose long life was marked by steadfast devotion and the quiet strength of faithful witness. Remembered especially in the places that claim him as patron—Cocullo, Pretoro, and Villalago—Dominic’s legacy endures through the prayer and gratitude of communities that have looked to his example for generations. Though few details are preserved here beyond his calling as a preacher, his very remembrance points to a life spent proclaiming the Gospel and encouraging hearts toward God. The Church honors him each year on January 22, inviting the faithful to seek, through his intercession, a renewed love for Christ and a humble zeal to share the faith.