Famianus of Compostela

St Famianus of Compostela (1090–1150) was a Catholic Saint.[1]

Famianus of Compostela
Born1090
Cologne, Holy Roman Empire (Present day Germany)
Died1150
Gallese, Papal States(Present day Italy)
Honored inCatholic Church
Canonized1154

Biography

Famianus was born on 1090 to a wealthy family. However, he left his wealthy life and gave all of his property to the poor. Afterwards, he lived the life of a poor pilgrim.[2] During this time period, he visited many Christian holy sites in Italy and Spain, including Rome. He eventually joined a Cistercian monastery at Osera de Ebro in Spain. He went to the Holy Land in 1146. He died in Italy.[3]

Citations

  1. ^ "Saint Famianus of Compostela". CatholicSaints.Info. 2013-02-14. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
  2. ^ "Famian, St. | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
  3. ^ "Saint of the day and Feast days - Part 2". saintsworks.net. Retrieved 2021-03-04.