Frediano from Lucca
Frediano von Lucca (* around 520 in Ireland , † March 18, 588 in Lucca , Italy ), German also Frigidian von Lucca , is a saint of the Roman Catholic Church
Life
According to legend, Frediano was the son of the Irish King Ulaid . He received a Christian education and made a pilgrimage to Rome around 540 . After his return home, he founded a monastery before he went back to Italy, where he developed the sacrament of holy orders received. In 560 he was appointed Bishop of Lucca . During his tenure, he is said to have worked numerous miracles . His prayers saved the city from flooding by the Serchio .
He died on March 18, 588.
The existence of St. Frediano is considered certain thanks to the written traditions of Pope St. Gregory the Great . In Lucca, Tuscany , the church Chiesa di San Frediano was consecrated to him, under the high altar is his grave. Richard von Wessex and St. Zita were also buried in this church .
source
- Complete Lexicon of Saints, Volume 2. Augsburg 1861, p. 317.
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SURNAME | Frediano from Lucca |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Frigidian from Lucca |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Lucca and saint of the Roman Catholic Church |
DATE OF BIRTH | at 520 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Ireland |
DATE OF DEATH | March 18, 588 |
Place of death | Lucca |