Saint John of Pulsano
- Also known as
-
John of Matera;
John of Mathera
- Memorial
- 20 June
- Profile
- Benedictine monk.
Lived with such austerity that it brought on the enmity of his brothers who felt he was setting a standard that they could not meet, making them look bad, and drawing attention to himself.
Monk at Monte Vergine under the spiritual direction of his friend Saint William of Vercelli, its founder.
Popular preacher in Bari, Italy.
Founded Saint Mary of Pulsano abbey at Pulsano, Italy where he served as abbot, and from which grew a new congregation.
- Born
- at Matera, Basilicata region, Italy
- Died
- 1139 at Pulsano, Italy of natural causes;
buried in a niche in a cave in the church at Saint Mary of Pulsano Abbey
- Name Meaning
- God is gracious; gift of God (John)
- Representation
- abbot driving away the devil with a rod
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