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Blessed Rusticus Of Vallombrosa

Also known as: Rustico

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

6 November; 1 August (as one of the Blessed of Vallombrosa); 12 March on some calendars

Born

6 November or 12 March (records vary) in 1092 at the Vallombrosa abbey of natural causes

Died

6 November or 12 March (records vary) in 1092 at the Vallombrosa abbey of natural causes

Beatified

Relics elevated to the altar in 1200

Biography

Blessed Rusticus of Vallombrosa, also known as Rustico, was a devoted friend, co-worker, and spiritual student of Saint John Gualbert. He was born on either November 6 or March 12, although historical records vary on the exact date, in 1092 at the Vallombrosa abbey, located near the town of Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, Italy. Rusticus spent his entire life dedicated to his faith and the monastic life.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Feast Days

November 6 August 1 March 12

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