Christian mythology

A selection of Christian Martyrs, Hermits & Virgins

St. BENEDICT

Christian Saint

Also known as Benedict-Of-Nursia, Benedict-The-Great

Patron Saint of Europe, Schoolboys and people who've been poisoned

He’s the brother of St. Scholastica and Founder of the Benedictines.

He started out as a hermit who worked out a splendid method of quelling lust: rolling around naked in thorns and brambles.

With these distractions out of the way, he was able to concentrate on producing such a liqueur as Benedictine which must have made things a lot more bearable.

His status as a Patron Saint of Poison Victims should hopefully keep you safe if you drink too much of the stuff.

St. Benedict Facts and Figures

Name: Benedict
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Benedict-Of-Nursia, Benedict-The-Great

Gender: Male
Type: Saint
Birth and Death Dates: 480-547
Celebration or Feast Day: July 11th

Role: Unknown at present

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 1835

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Article last revised on April 07, 2019 by the Godchecker data dwarves.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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