St. Benedict the Moor died on April 4, 1589, at the age of 62. He passed away in the monastery of Santa Maria del Gesù in Palermo, Sicily, where he had lived as a Franciscan friar. His death was attributed to natural causes, and he was known for his deep spirituality and commitment to serving others throughout his life. He was canonized by Pope Leo XIII in 1807.
St. Benedict the Moor School was created in 1898.
Church of St. Benedict the Moor - Pittsburgh - was created in 1894.
Benedict the Moor died on 1589-04-04.
Benedict the Moor was born in 1526.
Benedict was buried in Palermo, Italy, at the Franciscan Friary of St. Mary of Jesus where he had been a Franciscan Friar for a number of years.
Benedict the Moor is the patron saint of:African missionsAfrican-Americansblack peopleNegroesPalermo, Sicily, Italy
Surnames were not used at the time of St. Benedict. He is known as Benedict of Nursia.
St. Benedict died on March 21, 547, of a fever while in prayer at Monte Cassino, Italy.
Benedict died March 21, 547, in Monte Casino, Italy, of a fever while he was praying
No, St. Benedict was never married.
st Benedict was born in Italy and he was a monk
Yes, St. Benedict was also known as Benedict of Nursia or Narsia. Twin brother of St. Scholastica.