Bernardo Tolomei

Saint

Bernardo Tolomei
"Blessed Bernardo Tolomei" - Stefano Bolognini
Born10 May 1272
Siena, Tuscany, Republic of Siena
Died20 August 1348(1348-08-20) (aged 76)
Siena, Tuscany, Republic of Siena
Venerated inCatholic Church
Beatified24 November 1644, Saint Peter's Basilica, Papal States by Pope Innocent X
Canonized26 April 2009, Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City by Pope Benedict XVI
Feast
  • 19 August (Benedictines)
  • 20 August
AttributesBenedictine habit
PatronageCongregation of the Blessed Virgin of Monte Oliveto

Bernardo Tolomei (10 May 1272 – 20 August 1348) was an Italian Catholic priest and the founder of the Congregation of the Blessed Virgin of Monte Oliveto. In the Roman Martyrology he is commemorated on 20 August, but in the Benedictine calendar, his optional memorial is celebrated on the previous day.

Bernardo Tolomei was beatified by Pope Innocent X on 24 November 1644 and was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on 26 April 2009.

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