Saint Benedict's real name was Benedict of Nursia.
Benedict of Nursia (Italian: San Benedetto da Norcia)
Pope Benedict was able to choose a new name when he was elected Pope. Popes usually choose the name of a saint they admire.
Saint Benedict chose his name to honor Saint Benedict of Nursia, the founder of the Benedictine Order and a revered figure in the Catholic Church. Saint Benedict of Nursia is known for his piety, devotion to God, and establishment of monastic communities based on principles of prayer, work, and moderation. By taking on the name of Saint Benedict, the new saint aimed to emulate these qualities and draw inspiration from his namesake's legacy.
He chose the name Benedict to honor two individuals he greatly admired - Saint Benedict of Nursia and Pope Benedict XV.
Saint Benedict of Nursia is frequently depicted with a crow.
His real name is actually Benedict Arnold the Sixth. His father and his father's father and his father's father's father and os on are name Benedict Arnold.
Ben is not a saint name but Ben is short for Benjamin or Benedict, both of which are saint names.
Yes, this is his real name. His full name is Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch.
Benedict was born in Rome and his name in Latin would have been 'Benedictus.'
Monte Casisno was his first monastery.
Benedict is the English form of the Spanish name Benito.
Saint Benedict of Nursia is the patron saint against witchcraft not the patron saint of witchcraft.