He was born in Sicily, the son of African slaves. He became a Franciscan. Although he was only a lay brother and could neither read nor write, his holiness was so outstanding that he was made superior of his monastery, which he governed wisely and well.
https://catholicism.org/saint-benedict-the-moor-1589.html
AMDG
Pray for us!
ReplyDeleteAnd a most blessed Easter to Tancred and all readers here of good will.
HE IS RISEN!!!!!!
Alithos anesti! Voyistinuyu Voskrese! INDEED HE IS RISEN!
ReplyDeleteWhats with this Eastern Rite stuff? Easter for you guys is May 2 this year
ReplyDeleteKeep up the Fasting...
Χριστός Ανέστη!
ReplyDeleteChrist is Risen!!
Damian M. Malliapalli
St.Benedict the Moor,pray for us!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter.
Christus Resurrexit!
ReplyDeleteSancte Benedicte, ora pro nobis!