Saint Placidus
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For another saint with this name, see Placidus (martyr).
Placidus (also known as Placid) was a disciple of Benedict of Nursia. He was the son of the patrician Tertullus, was brought as a child to Benedict at Sublaqueum (Subiaco) and dedicated to God as provided for in chapter 69 of the Rule of St. Benedict (oblate).
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Saint Placidus | |
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Died | 6th century |
Venerated in | Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church |
Feast | 5 October |
Attributes | being rescued from drowning |
Patronage | Messina (co-patron), Biancavilla, Castel di Lucio, Montecarotto, Poggio Imperiale |
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