Abundius the Sacristan
For the fifth century Italian bishop and saint, see Abundius.
| Saint Abundius the Sacristan | |
|---|---|
| Sacristan | |
| Born | unknown |
| Died |
c. 564 Rome, Italy |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | 14 April |
Saint Abundius the Sacristan (also Abonde, or, variously, Acontius) (died c. 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]
Veneration
The Roman Martyrology lists Abundius briefly on his feast day, 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] |
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References
- ↑ Jones, Terry. "Abundius the Sacristan". Saints.SQPN.com. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
- ↑ Holweck, F. G., A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints. St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co. 1924.
- ↑ Rabenstein, Katherine (April 1999). "Abundius the Sacristan". Saints O' the Day for April 14. Archived from the original on 2007-02-06. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
- ↑ Confraternity of Ss. Peter & Paul. "April 14". The Roman Martyrology. Retrieved 2007-04-13.
External links
- Find-A-Grave profile for Abundius
- Saint Gregory the Great's hagiography of Abundius, although he refers to him as Acontius