Placidus was a disciple of Benedict of Nursia. He was the son of the patrician Tertullus, was brought as a child to Benedict at Sublaqueum (Subiaco) and dedicated to God as provided for in chapter 69 of the Rule of St. Benedict (oblate).

10-05

• Messina (co-patron)
• Biancavilla
• Castel di Lucio
• Poggio Imperiale

canonized

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