Saint Philip Neri
Why is Saint Philip Neri the patron saint of US Special Forces?
The St. St. Philip Neri was selected as the Patron Saint of Special Forces because lie embodied the traits of the ideal Special Forces Soldier, Selfless, Superb Teacher, and Inspirational Leader.
St. Philip Neri was an Italian saint, and is best known as the founder of the secular order ‘The Congregation of the Oratory (or the Orations)’. He was an important figure in the Counter-Reformation. Philip worked with the poor in Rome, and had many followers in this area of work. Philip helped to revive Catholicism during the spread of Protestantism. St. Philip Neri truly knew how to carry out the Corporal Works of Mercy.
The St. Philip Neri Award Program was established by the United States Army Special Forces Command in 2002. St. Philip Neri was selected as the Patron Saint of Special Forces because lie embodied the traits of the ideal Special Forces Soldier, Selfless, Superb Teacher, and Inspirational Leader.
