St. Francis Caracciolo | Apostle of Eucharistic Adoration

This reverent and radiant digital portrait features St. Francis Caracciolo (1563–1608), co-founder of the Clerics Regular Minor, and a passionate advocate of Eucharistic Adoration. Clothed in the white and black habit of his congregation, he holds an open book of Scripture while bearing a magnificent golden monstrance upon his chest, symbolizing his love and reverence for the Blessed Sacrament. A glorious halo of radiant light crowns his head as he stands in a candle-lit sanctuary surrounded by sacred architecture and framed in rich Renaissance detail.

Short Biography
Born into Italian nobility, Francis Caracciolo gave up wealth and privilege after a miraculous healing from a skin disease. Ordained a priest, he co-founded the Clerics Regular Minor with a mission of humility, prayer, preaching, and perpetual adoration. He spent hours in Eucharistic prayer and promoted devotion to the Real Presence throughout Italy. Known for his zeal, gentleness, and deep interior life, he died young at 44 and was canonized in 1807. He remains a patron of Eucharistic renewal and holy priests.

Symbolism in the Art

• Monstrance on Chest – Symbolizes his lifelong devotion to Eucharistic Adoration.

• Open Book – Reflects his foundation in Scripture and preaching.

• White and Black Habit – Traditional attire of the Clerics Regular Minor.

• Radiant Halo – Sign of his sanctity and illumination through the Eucharist.

• Candlelit Altar Setting – Represents the mystery and glory of Eucharistic worship.

Perfect For

• Eucharistic adoration chapels and retreat houses

• Gifts for priests, seminarians, or adorers

• First Communion and Holy Orders celebrations

• Promoting devotion to the Real Presence in the Eucharist

Product Details

• Digital download (no physical item will be shipped)

• High-resolution PNG file

• 300 DPI, suitable for printing up to 16x20 inches

• Watermark-free version included

• For personal or small group use (see licensing terms)

Feast Day: June 4
Patronage: Eucharistic Adoration, Italian priests, Naples, Clerics Regular Minor
Legacy: A priest of humility and fire, who lived and breathed the Eucharist