Saint Heldrad of Novalese
- Also known as
- Eldrad of Novalese
- Memorial
- 13 March
- Profile
- Born wealthy, he spent his fortune on charity, then made a pilgrimage to Rome, Italy as a mendicant.
Benedictine monk at the abbey of Novalese in the Alps, a community with many former pilgrims.
Abbot of the house for 30 years during which he greatly expanded the library, and built a hospice for the safety of travellers on Mount Cenis.
- Born
- at Provence, France
- Died
- 842 of natural causes
- Beatified
- 1904 (cultus confirmed)
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