Bonfilius
Saint Bonfilius (c. 1040 – c. 1125) was an Italian saint.
- "Saint Bonfilius" can also refer to Buonfiglio dei Monaldi, one of the founders of the Servite Order.
Saint Bonfilius | |
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| Bishop of Foligno | |
| Born | 1040 Osimo, Italy |
| Died | 1125 |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | 27 September or 28 September (Foligno, Italy)[1] |
| Patronage | Foligno, Italy |
He was born in Osimo and became a Benedictine monk. He subsequently became abbot of Storace. In 1078, he was elected bishop of Foligno and went on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 1096. He then entered an abbey when he returned. His feast day is September 27.
References
External links
- catholic.org St. Bonfilius
- Founder Statue in St Peter's Basilica
- (in Italian) San Bonfiglio (Bonfilio) di Foligno
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