About Saint Anthony Zaccaria:
Father Anthony Zaccaria (1502-July 5, 1539). Although he studied medicine and became a doctor, he felt called to the priesthood. After becoming a priest he was an early leader of the Counter-Reformation. He was the founder of the Barnabites Order and a promoter of the Passion of Christ, the Eucharist and the renewal of the religious life among the laity.
He was canonized by Pope Leo XIII on May 27, 1897. We celebrate the Feast of Father Anthony Zaccaria on July 5. He is patron saint of physicians
About the Church of Saint Barnaba in Milan, Italy:
This is the first Church of Barnabites Order, and is relatively small.
In addition to being the first church of the Barnabite Order, it is the final resting place of Saint Anthony Zaccaria. His body was found to be incorrupt, and his tomb is on display here.
Traveling to the Church of Saint Barnaba in Milan, Italy:
The church is about 15 minutes walk from the Duomo..the Cathedral of Milan.
Address: Via S. Barnaba, 18, 20122 Milano MI, Italy
Tel: +39 02 551 6041