Saint Bernerio of Eboli
Also known as
Berniero
Profile
Pilgrim to all the major shrines in Spain and then in Rome, Italy. Cave hermit in Eboli, Salerno, Italy.
Born
c.1100 in Spain
Died
• late 12th century of natural causes
• buried at the church of the Benedictine monastery of San Pietro in Eboli, Italy
• relics re-discovered on 16 October 1554
• relics enshrined under the altar of the crypt of the church of San Pietro in Eboli on 25 July 1930
Canonized
Congregation of Rites approved an Office for the clergy of Eboli, Italy on 18 May 1602
Patronage
Eboli, Italy
Representation
• pilgrim's staff
• defeating, standing or chastising a dragon, referring to his personal fight with sin
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