Saint Equitius of Valeria

Saint Equitius of Valeria, also known as Equizio, was a renowned Catholic saint who lived in the late 5th to early 6th century. He is remembered as a spiritual student of Saint Benedict of Nursia and a prominent figure in the spread of monasticism throughout Italy. Equitius was born between 480 and 490 in the area of Valeria Suburbicaria, which is present-day L'Aquila-Rieti-Tivoli in Abruzzi, Italy....