Saint Placid

Also known as: Placidus
Memorial: 15 January
Profile: Son of a patrician senator named Tertulus. Disciple and spiritual student of Saint Benedict. Friend of Saint Maurus, who saved him from drowning. Accompanied Benedict to Monte Cassino, which was given to Benedict by Tertulus. Known through the second Dialogue of Saint Gregory the Great. Many legends grew up around Placid.
Representation: being saved from drowning by Saint Maurus
Additional Information: Catholic Encyclopedia
New Catholic Dictionary
Saint Placid Priory
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