Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven

A gentle, earnest historical drama that balances warmth and wit with a quiet sense of spiritual purpose.

Created by

Giacomo Campiotti

Genres

Drama

Starring

Gigi Proietti, Francesco Salvi, Roberto Citran

Overview

One of the most popular saints of all time, St. Philip Neri was widely known for his great charity, deep prayer life, and tremendous humor. Hoping to join St. Ignatius of Loyola's new order of Jesuits and be a missionary to India, Philip was instead guided by Providence to seek out the poor and abandoned youth of Rome to catechize them in the faith and help them find a better life. He became the founder of the religious congregation, the Oratory, that worked with the youth and also labored to re-evangelize a decadent Rome.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, uplifting and light. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Faith, friendship, class, redemption

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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