Christian mythology

A selection of Christian Martyrs, Hermits & Virgins

St. BENNO

Christian Saint

Bishop of Meissen

He was not very popular with Martin Luther who, after learning of the bishop’s canonization by the Pope, wrote a virulent brochure entitled ‘Against the New Idol and the Old Devil About to be Set Up at Meissen’.

GodNote: Sorry this Benno article is a bit short. We have sent our Data Dwarves off to find more nuggets of information. Updates coming soon.

St. Benno Facts and Figures

Name: Benno
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names:

Gender: Male
Type: Saint
Birth and Death Dates: 1010-1106
Celebration or Feast Day: June 16th

Role: Unknown at present

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 1723

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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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