Frediano from Lucca

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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

The miracle of San Frediano; San Frediano Basilica, Lucca, Italy

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.
personal data
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