Saint Rabanus Maurus
- Also known as
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Hrabanus;
Reabanus;
Rhabanus
- Memorial
- 4 February
- Profile
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He grew up in the abbey of Fulda.
Disciple of Saint Alcuin of Tours and Saint Eigil.
Benedictine monk.
Headmaster of the abbey school.
Deacon.
Priest.
Abbot.
Bishop of Mainz.
Noted for his charity, feeding up to 300 poor at his house each day.
Promoted the education of the clergy.
Wrote bible commentaries, homilies, poetry, including one that praised and preserved the memory of Saint Frederick of Utrecht.
- Born
- 776 at Mainz, Germany
- Died
- 4 February 856 at Winkel
- Canonized
- Pre-Congregation
- Additional Information
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Catholic Encyclopedia
Catholic Online
New Catholic Dictionary
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