Saint Benedict, Patron Against Poison.

St. Benedict fled to live in the mountains as a hermit. He was soon requested to lead an abbey, and later founded the monastery at Monte Cassino, where he wrote the Rules of his order.

Many opposed his Benedictine principles, and he was once given a goblet of poison, which he blessed and made safe. He is buried with his twin sister, Saint Scholastica.

Born circa 480 in Narsia, Umbria, Italy. Died, 547 Monte Cassino, Italy. Feast Day: July 11.

Patronage: Against poison and witchcraft. Patron of agricultural workers, fever and architects.

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