BLESSED ANGELUS OF CANTANEA, ABBOT - 27 NOVEMBER

 

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BLESSED ANGELUS OF CANTANEA, ABBOT 

Blessed Angelus was a native of Catanea in Sicily and, in order to consecrate himself totally to God, he entered the Order of St Benedict in the monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena on that island.

Later, he became abbot of the monastery of San Martino delle Scale in Palermo, which was somewhat unorganised. Blessed Angelus raised it up from its decline and, by his tireless zeal and his admirable humility, was a blessing in every respect.

In A.D. 1380, he passed to his eternal reward. Angelus was buried in this monastery under the altar of St Nicholas (according to others, the altar of St Michael). In some Benedictine martyrologies his name is listed on November 30, probably because of a translation. (El., Buc.)

(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 1, Augsburg, 1858)

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PRAYER:

Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of blessed Angelus may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.