Abundius the Sacristan

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

Saint Abundius the Sacristan (also Abonde) (died 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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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]		 ”

Notes

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

References and notes

  1. ^ a b Jones, Terry. "Abundius the Sacristan". Patron Saints Index. http://www.catholic-forum.com/SAINTS/saintaac.htm. Retrieved 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. Archived from the original on 2007-02-06. http://web.archive.org/web/20070206175350/http://www.saintpatrickdc.org/ss/0414.htm. Retrieved 2007-04-13. 
  4. ^ Confraternity of Ss. Peter & Paul. "April 14". The Roman Martyrology. http://www.breviary.net/martyrology/mart04/mart0414.htm. Retrieved 2007-04-13. 

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