Abundius the Sacristan

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Abundius the Sacristan
Sacristan
Born unknown
Died c. 564, Rome, Italy
Venerated in Roman Catholic Church
Feast 14 April
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For the fifth century Italian bishop and saint, see Abundius.

Saint Abundius the Sacristan (also Abonde) (d. ca. 564) was a sacristan of the Church of Saint Peter in Rome. His holy life was reportedly an inspiration to all who knew him. Saint Gregory the Great wrote a story of his life.[1] He is reported as having miraculously healed someone of gout by his prayers.[2]

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[edit] Veneration

The Roman Martyrology lists Abundius briefly on his feast day,[a] April 14, which is kept as a major feast at Saint Peter's.[3]

“ Romæ sancti Abúndii, Mansionárii Ecclésiæ sancti Petri.
At Rome, St. Abundius, sacristan of the church of Saint Peter.[4]		 ”

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Although the Patron Saints Index (Jones) reports that he died "of natural causes."[1]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ a b Jones, Terry. Abundius the Sacristan. Patron Saints Index. Retrieved on 2007-04-13.
  2. ^ Holweck, F. G. A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints. St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co. 1924.
  3. ^ Rabenstein, Katherine (April 1999). Abundius the Sacristan (RM). Saints O' the Day for April 14. Retrieved on 2007-04-13.
  4. ^ Confraternity of Ss. Peter & Paul. April 14. The Roman Martyrology. Retrieved on 2007-04-13.

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