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Blessed Benno Of Metz

Also known as: Benno of Einsiedeln

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

3-Aug

Born

Late 9th century in Swabia (part of modern Germany)

Died

3 August 940 in Einsiedeln, Switzerland of natural causes; relics in Einsiedeln Abbey

Biography

Blessed Benno of Metz, also known as Benno of Einsiedeln, was born to the nobility in the late 9th century in Swabia, which is now part of modern Germany. Little is known about his early life, but he dedicated himself to the Catholic Church and eventually became a canon in Strasbourg, France.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
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