Saint Elpidius the Cappadocian | |
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| Died | 4th century |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Major shrine | Sant'Elpidio a Mare |
| Feast | September 2 |
| Attributes | vine in leaf in winter |
Saint Elpidius the Cappadocian (Italian: Sant'Elpidio, Santo Abate Elpidio) (4th century) was an abbot and saint of Asia Minor. Tradition states that he lived in a cave in Cappadocia for twenty-five years. Disciples, such as Eustace (Eustachio) and Ennesius (Ennesio), gathered around him.