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by Spixxy on February 7th, 2004

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Who is Benedict the Moor?

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  • by Leah on June 20th, 2009

    Leah

    St. Benedict the Moor was a Africn slave in Italy, who was freed by his family and became a monk deitcaed to helping African slaves become free.

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  • by wickedwillie on March 28th, 2004

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    Benedict the moor is the Patron Saint of African-Americans and Negro missions in North America

    Also known as "Benedict the Black", Benedict the Moor was born of African slaves to owners in San Fratello, Sicily in 1526. Benedict's parents were rewarded for their loyal service with freedom of their son at the age of 18. Benedict continued to work along side his family for meager wages and was quick to give what he had earned to those more needy and to the sick.

    When he was 21 years old, he gave up all of his earthly possessions and joined local hermits in Montepellegrino. In 1564, when Pope Pius IV disbanded the orders of hermits, Benedict moved to Palermo to the Franciscan Frairy of Saint Mary. Benedict started at the Friary as a cook, but was soon elected guardian and then novice master - despite being completely illiterate. Benedict was widely respected for his deep, intuitive understanding of theology and scripture and was often sought after for counseling. He died in 1589 at the age of 63, on the very day and hour he predicted.

    Benedict was canonized in 1807, His Feast Day is April 4.

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