Saint Bernard of Corleone O.F.M. Cap. is a Catholic saint who was born in the town of Corleone in the Kingdom of Sicily on 6 February 1605. His name was Filippo Latino before becoming a friar. His father was a shoemaker and Bernard learned this trade. After the death of his father he became a soldier and took up fencing becoming skilled in the art. While in the army he displayed a fiery temper and was quick to challenge men to a duel.
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