Fidelis, Heiliger eigentlich Markus Roy#
b. Sigmaringen (Germany), 1577, d. Seewis im Praettigau (Graubuenden, Switzerland), April 24, 1622; second patron saint of the Federal Province of Vorarlberg; originally law scholar; Capuchin preacher at Feldkirch during the Counter Reformation 1519-1521. Beaten to death at Seewis and canonized in 1746. His head is buried in the Capuchin church at Feldkirch.
Literature#
R. Schell, F. von Sigmaringen 1577-1977, 1977.