Saint Simon Rinalducci

Also known as

• Simon Rinalducci of Todi
• Simon of Todi

Memorial

• 20 April

Profile

Augustinian friar in 1280. Noted for his theological studies. Lector. Prior of several houses. Famous preacher. Augustinian provincial prior in Umbria, Italy. During a general chapter conference in 1318 he was unjustly accused of some serious charges; he kept silence rather than cause scandal among his brothers, and was eventually acquitted. Known as a miracle worker.

Born

• latter 13th century at Todi, Italy

Died

• 20 April 1322 at the monastery of Saint James the Great in Bologna, Italy of natural causes

Beatified

• 19 March 1833 by Pope Gregory XVI (cultus confirmed)

Additional Information

• Book of Augustinian Saints, by John Rotelle
• Kirken i Norge
• Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
• Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints

MLA Citation

• “Saint Simon Rinalducci”. Saints.SQPN.com. 20 April 2012. Web. 18 May 2013. <http://saints.sqpn.com/saint-simon-rinalducci/>