Raynerius of Split
| Saint Raynerius of Split | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Cagli and Archbishop of Split | |
| Died |
1180 Split, Croatia |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | 4 August |
Raynerius of Split[1] (died 1180) was an Italian Camaldolese monk. He became bishop of Cagli, from 1156 to 1175, and then archbishop of Split.
He was stoned to death in a dispute over land,[2] defending the rights of the Church.[3] He is a Catholic saint and his feast day is August 4.[3]
Notes
- ↑ also Raniero, Ranieri, Renier, Rayner.
- ↑ Catholic Encyclopedia (1913) : "Cagli e Pergola"
- 1 2 Saint of the Day, August 4
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