November 10
in the Month of the Holy Souls
Saint Andrew Avellino (1608).
He was a member of the Theatines, or Clerks Regular of Saint Paul at Naples. On account of his great devotion to the Cross, he took the name in religion of Andrew because he so lovingly remembered the crucifixion of Saint Andrew the Apostle, who hung for two days on the cross, preaching to his enemies. Saint Andrew Avellino's name in the world was Lancelot. He was born in Sicily. Saint Andrew was a great friend of Saint Charles Borromeo. He was eighty-eight years old when he died. He dropped dead at the foot of the altar just as he was about to say Mass.