Famianus of Compostela
Catholic Saint (1090–1150)
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St Famianus of Compostela (1090–1150) was a Catholic Saint.[1] He was canonized by Pope Adrian IV in 1455[2]
Born1090
Cologne, Holy Roman Empire (Present day Germany)
Cologne, Holy Roman Empire (Present day Germany)
Died1150
Gallese, Papal States(Present day Italy)
Gallese, Papal States(Present day Italy)
HonoredinCatholic Church
Canonized1154
Famianus of Compostela | |
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| Born | 1090 Cologne, Holy Roman Empire (Present day Germany) |
| Died | 1150 Gallese, Papal States(Present day Italy) |
| Honored in | Catholic Church |
| Canonized | 1154 |
| Feast | August 8 |
Biography
Famianus was born on 1090 to a wealthy family. However, he left his wealthy life and gave all of his property to the poor. Afterwards, he lived the life of a poor pilgrim.[3] During this time period, he visited many Christian holy sites in Italy and Spain, including Rome. He eventually joined a Cistercian monastery at Osera de Ebro in Spain. He went to the Holy Land in 1146. He died in Italy.[4]
Legacy
In 1511 Pope Julius II granted plenary indulgence to those who visited the saint's sanctuary in Gallese on his feast day; Pope Paul V confirmed the indulgence in 1607.[2]