Birthplaces of Famous Saints: A Quick Reference

• St. Francis of Assisi: Assisi, Italy (1181/82)
• St. Joan of Arc: Domrémy-la-Pucelle, France (1412)
• St. Teresa of Ávila: Gotarrendura, Spain (1515)
• St. Patrick: Roman Britain, 4th century (exact site uncertain)
• St. Augustine: Tagaste, Numidia (modern Algeria) (354)
• St. Nicholas: Patara, Lycia (modern Turkey) (3rd century)
• St. Benedict of Nursia: Nursia, Italy (480)
• St. Catherine of Siena: Siena, Italy (1347)
• St. Francis Xavier: Javier, Navarre, Spain (1506)
• St. Padre Pio: Pietrelcina, Italy (1887)

Each saint has a unique origin; consult reliable sources for others.