Lidanus was a Benedictine abbot credited with draining the Pontine Marshes, Italy, and for founding[1] Sezze Abbey in the Papal States. He died at Monte Cassino, in 1118 of natural causes.[2]
Saint Lidanus | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1026 Antinum, Italy |
| Died | 1118 (aged 91–92) Monte Cassino, Italy |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
| Feast | 2 July |
| Patronage | Sezze, Italy |
Notes
edit- ^ "St. Lidanus". Catholic.org. Retrieved 6 July 2009.
- ^ Saint Lidanus Archived 2010-07-07 at the Wayback Machine Patron Saint Index