Agnellus of Naples

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Agnellus of Naples (* 530 /535 in Naples , † December 14 593/595/596/600) was an abbot in San Gaudioso near Naples. He died at the age of 61, his epitaph is still preserved.

Adoration and patronage

In the 11th century the subdeacon Peter from Naples created a collection with the "Miracula S. Agnelli". He has been one of the cartridges of Naples and Guarcino ( province of Frosinone ) since the 15th century . He has been venerated in Lucca since the 12th century.

He is the namesake of the municipality of Sant'Agnello .

Representations

He is depicted as a monk in a white tunic with a black wrap - his right hand raised in blessing - with 2 coats of arms, each with a goat at his feet.

literature

  • Alfredo Cattabiani, Santi D'Italia , BUR, 1999
  • Piero Bargellini, Mille Santi del giorno , Vallecchi editore, 1977

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Lexicon for Theology and Church 3/1993, Vol. 1, Col. 236.

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personal data
SURNAME Agnellus of Naples
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Abbot in San Gaudioso
DATE OF BIRTH around 530
PLACE OF BIRTH Naples
DATE OF DEATH December 14, 593 or December 14, 600
Place of death Naples