
Saint Benigno of Malcesine
Also known as: Bénigne; Benignus
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
July 26
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Benigno of Malcesine, also known as Bénigne or Benignus, was an Augustinian hermit who lived in the Malcesine area on the shores of Lake Garda near Verona, Italy. He lived around the 9th century, although the exact dates of his birth and death are not known. Despite limited information available about his life, Saint Benigno is celebrated and venerated for his deep spirituality, piety, and wisdom....