Heldrad of Novalese

Saint Heldrad of Novalese
Saint Heldrad of Novalese
Saint
Died	c. 844
Venerated in	Roman Catholic Church
Feast	March 30
Patronage	Novalese, farmers, monks (Benedictines)

Saint Heldrad of Novalese, also Eldardus or Eldrad[1][2] (9th century – 844) was a French Benedictine monk, abbot[2] of Novalese and saint of the Catholic Church.[3]

The first records date back to his time at the Benedictine monastery in Novales. There, due to his zeal for work and prayer, he was elected superior of the monastery. He apparently held this position from 820 until his death.[4]

Veneration

A place of worship for Eldrad is Novalese, especially the chapel decorated with frescoes depicting scenes from the saint's life. In iconography, Eldrad is usually depicted with a habit and also a psalter, sometimes as a farmer, and less often as a pilgrim in Santiago de Compostela. He is the patron saint of village Novalese, farmers and monks, especially Benedictines.

His liturgical memory is celebrated on March 13.[4]

References

1. "Saint Heldrad of Novalese". saintforaminute.com. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
2. Online, Catholic. "St. Heldrad - Saints & Angels". Catholic Online. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
3. Gachie, Laban Thua (2019-03-12). "St Heldrad of Novalese Biography - Feast Day: March 13 - Saint of the Day". Catholic Daily Readings. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
4. "Chi E' Sant'Eldrado?" (in Italian). Archived from the original on July 17, 2012.