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The Cult of Saints in Late Antiquity


from its origins to circa AD 700, across the entire Christian world


Name

Benedictus, hermit near Rome, 6th c.

Saint ID

S01759

Reported Death Not Before

450

Reported Death Not After

590

Gender
Male
Type of Saint
Hermits/recluses
Related Evidence Records
IDTitle
E04383Gregory the Great writes the Dialogues, recounting miraculous stories with various local saints as their subject. Written in Latin in Rome, c. 593. Overview entry.
E04482Gregory the Great, in his Dialogues (3.18), describes how *Benedictus (hermit near Rome, 6th c., S01759), remained unharmed as Goths attempted to burn him alive in his hut. Written in Latin in Rome, c. 593.