Alferius

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Saint Alferius
Born 930, Salerno
Died 1050
Venerated in Roman Catholic Church
Canonized cultus confirmed in 1893 by Leo XIII
Feast April 12
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Saint Alferius (Italian: Sant'Alferio) (930—1050) was an Italian abbot and saint. He was the founder of the monastery of La Trinità della Cava, located at Cava de' Tirreni.

[edit] Veneration

The first four abbots of Cava were officially recognized as saints on December 21, 1893 by Pope Leo XIII.[1] The first four abbots are Alferius; Leo I (1050-79); Peter of Pappacarbone (1079-1123); and Constabilis.

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ San Constabile (Costabile)

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