Benedict of Aniane

Saint

Benedict of Aniane
Born747
Kingdom of the Franks
Died(821-02-12)12 February 821
Venerated inEastern Orthodox Church[1] [2]
Catholic Church
Feast12 February

Benedict of Aniane (Latin: Benedictus Anianensis; German: Benedikt von Aniane; c. 747 – 12 February 821 AD), born Witiza and called the Second Benedict, was a Benedictine monk and monastic reformer who had a substantial impact on the religious practice of the Carolingian Empire. His feast day is either February 11 or 12, depending on the liturgical calendar.

  1. ^ Phillips, Fr Andrew. "Latin Saints of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Rome". www.orthodoxengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  2. ^ February 24 / February 11. https://www.holytrinityorthodox.com/htc/orthodox-calendar/