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Agnellus of Naples | |
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Born | 535 Naples |
Hometown | Naples |
Died | 14 December 596 Naples |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
Major shrine | Eremo di Sant'Agnello, Guarcino |
Attributes | Banner of the Cross, crosier |
Patronage | Sant'Agnello (NA), Roccarainola (NA), city of Naples (co-patron); Guarcino (FR) (co-patron); Rodio (SA) (co-patron); Pisciotta (SA) (co-patron) |
Agnellus of Naples (Italian: Agnello) or Aniello the Abbot (535, Naples - 14 December 596, Naples) was a Basilian monk and later Augustinian friar. He is venerated as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church, with a feast day on 14 December, the date of his death.