St. Benezet the Bridge Builder Biography
St. Benezet the Bridge Builder Profile. Born: 1163 AD in France, Europe. Worked in France. Died: 1184 in France. Feast Day is celebrated on April 14.
St. Benezet the Bridge Builder Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | 1163 AD |
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| Country of Birth | France of Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Not Married |
| Profession | missionary |
| Place of Work | France |
| Date of Death | 1184 |
| Place of Death | France |
| Feast Day | April 14 |
| Beatification | Beatified by Pre-Congregation |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
| Patron Saint of | 1 Avignon 2 bachelors 3 bridge builders |
Saint’s Biography
Saint Benezet was the founder of the Bridge-Building Brotherhood. Legend states he was a shepherd boy who saw a vision during an eclipse in 1177. The vision was for him to build a bridge over the Rhine River at Avignon. The church and city officials refused to help him, Benezet lifted a huge stone into place, and announced it would be the start of the foundation. Eighteen miracles occurred, around the area and the officials recanted, and they built the bridge.
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