Saint Placidus
Patron of Messina (co-patron), Biancavilla, Castel di Lucio, Poggio Imperiale
Feast day: October 5
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).
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