Saint Placid of Ocre

Saint Placid of Ocre, also known as Placid of Roio or Placido, was born in Rodi, Italy, into a humble working-class family. From an early age, he displayed a deeply pious nature and a strong inclination towards a life of contemplation and devotion to God. Placid's desire for a spiritual life led him to the doors of the Cistercian order....