St Heldrad of Novalese Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date
The Memorial of St Heldrad
He was also known as:
- Aldradus
- Eldrad
- Eldrado
- Eldradus
- Heldradus
- Heltrodus
Heldrad of Novalese, Monk was born on 9th Century in France, Europe. Worked in Rome, Italy. Died: 842 AD in Novalesa Abbey, Italy. Feast Day is celebrated on March 13.
Heldrad, Monk Profile |
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| Date of Birth | 9th Century |
|---|---|
| Country of Birth | France of Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Monks who became Saints |
| Profession | Monk |
| Place of Work | Rome, Italy |
| Date of Death | 842 AD |
| Place of Death | Novalesa Abbey, Italy |
| Feast Day | March 13 |
| Beatification | Beatified by Pope Saint Pius X (cultus confirmed) on 9 December 1904 |
| Canonization | Canonized by N/A |
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St Heldrad’s Biography
St Heldrad of Novalese was born in a wealthy family. He was born in the province of France. St Heldrad spent his fortune on charity, he then set out for a mission to Rome, Italy as a mendicant.
Heldrad was a Benedictine Monk at the Abbey Saint Peter and Andrew at Novalese in the Alps in 726, a community which has many former pilgrims.
Heldrad was the head of the other Monks of the house for 30 years during which he substantially expanded the library and built a hospice for the safety of the travelers on Mount Cenis
Today’s St Heldrad Quote:
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St Heldrad of Novalese Death
He died in 842 at the Novalesa Abbey. Heldrad died of natural causes. His relics were transferred to the parish church in Novalesa, Italy in 1794.
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