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Blessed Silao

Blessed Silao

Blessed Silao

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

May 21

Religious Order

Biography

Blessed Silao, also known as Silao of Lucca, was born in the early 11th century in Ireland, into a noble family. He dedicated his life to serving God and was ordained as a priest. Silao's desire for a deeper spiritual life led him to embrace the Benedictine way of life and he entered into the monastic community.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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