Christian Saints

St. Maurus


        St. Maurus was a disciple of St. Benedict and his chief support at Sacro Speco. He was a model of religious virtues, especially of obedience. In 543 he went to France and became the founder and superior of the abbey at Glanfeuil, later known by his name. Died in 584. He is the patron saint of charcoal burners, coppersmiths etc., in Belgium of shoemakers.
See: Fra Filippo Lippi St. Benedict Orders St. Maurus to the Rescue of St. Placidus.
Peter Paul Rubens St. Gregory, St. Maurus, St. Papianus and St. Domitilla.

Recommended reading:
The Book of Saints: The Lives of the Saints According to the Liturgical Calendar by George Angelini, Victor Hoagland (Editor). Regina Press, Malhame & Company, 1986.
365 Saints: Your Daily Guide to the Wisdom and Wonder of Their Lives by Woodeene Koenig-Brick (Author). Harper SanFrancisco, 1995.
Lives of the Saints: From Mary and Francis of Assisi to John XXIII and Mother Teresa by Richard McBrien (Author). Harper San Francisco, 2001.
 

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