St Silaus of Lucca, also known as Silave, Silan, or Father of the Poor, was a monk, abbot of Saint Brendan’s Abbey and a Bishop in Ireland. He was born in the 11th century AD in Ireland and died in 1100 AD in Lucca, Italy. We celebrate his feast day on May 17 every year in the Catholic Church.
St Silaus of Lucca Biography |
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| Date of Birth | 11th century AD |
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| Country of Birth | Ireland |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Monks |
| Profession | Monk, Abbot and bishop |
| Place of Work | Ireland |
| Date of Death | 1100 AD |
| Place of Death | Italy |
| Feast Day | May 17 |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pope Lucius III in 1183 |
Saint’s Biography
Saint Silaus of Lucca was a monk and an abbot of Saint Brendan’s Abbey. Later, Silaus was elected bishop in Italy. He was known for his charity for the poor.
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