Rainer from Spalato
Rainer von Spalato (* in the 12th century in Italy ; † August 4, 1180 near Split , Croatia ) is a Roman Catholic saint and martyr .
Rainer von Spalato is the patron saint of the city of Split . He was archbishop there for many years . Before that he was a Camaldolese monk who became Bishop of Cagli in the Marche ( province of Pesaro and Urbino ) in 1154 . He probably died by stoning by Slovenes on a mountain near Split, as he was defending the property rights of the Catholic Church. His name day is celebrated on August 4th.
literature
- Ekkart Sauser: RAINER from Spalato (Split). In: Biographisch-Bibliographisches Kirchenlexikon (BBKL). Volume 21, Bautz, Nordhausen 2003, ISBN 3-88309-110-3 , Sp. 1228-1229.
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| SURNAME | Rainer from Spalato |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | catholic saint |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 12th Century |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Italy |
| DATE OF DEATH | 4th August 1180 |
| Place of death | Split |