Equitius

Saint Equitius
Born~490 AD
Abruzzi region, Italy
Died~570 AD
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Major shrineSanta Margherita all'Aquila, L'Aquila.
FeastAugust 11
Attributesholds the model of a monastery
PatronageL'Aquila

Saint Equitius (Italian: Sant'Equizio) was an abbot of the 6th century. He was born between 480 and 490 in the region of Valeria Suburbicaria (present-day L'Aquila-Rieti-Tivoli).