Saint Froilan

Memorial: 3 October
Profile: Benedictine monk. With his friend, Saint Attilanus, he reorganized the monastic community at Moreruela in Old Castile. From there the two worked to restore and revitalize Benedictine monasticism in western Spain. Bishop of Léon in 900. Noted for his generosity to the poor, and his own simple lifestyle as bishop. Reported miracle worker.
Born: at Lugo, Galacia, Spain
Died: 905 of natural causes
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Patronage: Léon, Spain
Lugo, Spain
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