Bonfilius
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- "Saint Bonfilius" can also refer to Buonfiglio dei Monaldi, one of the founders of the Servite Order.
| Saint Bonfilius | |
|---|---|
| Born | c 1040, Osimo |
| Died | c 1125 |
| Feast | 27 September |
Saint Bonfilius (ca. 1040—ca. 1125) is an Italian saint.
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.
[edit] External links
- catholic.org St. Bonfilius
- Founder Statue in St Peter's Basilica
- (Italian) San Bonfiglio (Bonfilio) di Foligno
| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| NAME | Saint Bonfilius |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Foligno, saint |
| DATE OF BIRTH | c 1040?? |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Osimo |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | c 1125 |

