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Illustration of Saint Maurus Walking Across The Water To Rescue Saint Placidus From Drowning From The Book The Life And Miracles of The Holy Father Benedict By Pope Saint Gregory The Great Translated By Father Henry Formby Artist Not Listed
Illustration of Saint Maurus Walking Across The Water To Rescue Saint Placidus From Drowning From The Book The Life And Miracles of The Holy Father Benedict By Pope Saint Gregory The Great Translated By Father Henry Formby Artist Not Listed

Saint Placid

Also known as: Placido; Placidus

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

January 15

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Placid, also known as Placido or Placidus, was a revered figure in early Christianity and a devoted follower of Saint Benedict of Nursia. He was born into a patrician senatorial family and sent as a young boy to study with Saint Benedict at the famed monastery in Subiaco, Italy. It is said that Saint Maurus, another disciple of Saint Benedict, played a significant role in Saint Placid's life....