Blessed Gregory of Nonantula
Blessed Gregory of Nonantula (died 8th–9th century AD in Nonantula, Emilia-Romagna, Italy) was an Italian Catholic abbot of the Abbey of Nonantula near Modena, venerated as a blessed in the local tradition. His feast day is March 25.
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| Blessed Gregory of Nonantula | |
|---|---|
| Feast Day | March 25 |
| Profession | Italian Catholic Benedictine abbot; abbot of Abbey of Nonantula near Modena Emilia-Romagna; 8th–9th century; feast March 25 |
| Rel. Affiliation | Catholic Church; Benedictine Order (OSB); Abbey of Nonantula; early medieval Italian monasticism; Emilia-Romagna |
| Patronage | Nonantula; Benedictine monasticism; Emilia-Romagna; abbots |
| Attributes | Benedictine habit; abbot's crozier; March 25 feast; Abbey of Nonantula setting |
| Birthplace | Italy |
| Death Place | Nonantula, Emilia-Romagna, Italy |
| Cause of Death | Natural death; died 8th–9th century in Nonantula, Emilia-Romagna; Blessed Gregory of Nonantula was an Italian Catholic abbot of the renowned Abbey of Nonantula (Abbazia di Nonantola) near Modena; feast March 25; the Abbey of Nonantula was one of the most important Benedictine abbeys of early medieval Italy, founded c. 752 by Saint Anselm of Nonantula; the abbey held the relics of Saint Sylvester I (pope) and was a center of Carolingian-era learning |
| Primary Shrine | Abbey of Nonantula, Nonantula, Province of Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; March 25 feast |
| Liturgical Class | Not in universal Roman calendar; March 25 feast locally at Nonantula |
| Historic Class | Not in 1962 calendar |
Biography
Gregory of Nonantula served as abbot of the Abbey of Nonantula near Modena in the early medieval period (8th–9th century). The abbey, founded c. 752 by Saint Anselm of Nonantula, was one of the most important Benedictine monasteries of early medieval northern Italy.
He is venerated locally with feast day March 25.
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Birth location: Italy
Death location: Nonantula, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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