Baldwin of Rieti

Saint Baldwin
Died 1140
Rieti, Italy
Feast 24 July
Patronage Rieti, Italy

Baldwin was a Benedictine abbot and a follower of St. Bernard of Clairvaux. Baldwin, an Italian by birth, entered the Clairvaux Monastery in France. Later in life Baldwin was assigned to Italy as abbot of San Pastore, near Rieti. There he remained until his death in 1140. He is patron saint of Rieti.[1]

Notes

  1. ↑ St. Baldwin Catholic Online



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