Bernard of Carinola
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Saint Bernard of Carinola | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Carinola | |
| Born | Capua, Italy |
| Died | 1109 Carinola, Campania, Italy |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | 12 March |
| Patronage | Carinola, Campania, Italy |
Bernard of Carinola, also known as Bernard of Capua, was Bishop of Carinola. He was the confessor of Duke Richard II of Capua[1] until appointed the Bishop of Forum Claudii in 1087 by Pope Victor III. He was later transferred to the see of Carinola in 1100.[2] He died in extreme old age in 1109 and is now venerated as the principal patron of Carinola.[3]
