Codice prodotto: L10339
Memorial Day: June 19
When did Saint Romuald live: 951 - 1027
BIOGRAPHY:
Saint Romuald was born in Ravenna around 951 into a noble family. After witnessing a murder within his family, he chose the monastic life and entered the monastery of Sant'Apollinare in Classe. Over time, he developed a rigorous ascetic discipline and founded the Camaldolese Order, combining hermit life with monastic tradition. Throughout his life, he established several monasteries and promoted a spirituality based on solitude and prayer. He died in 1027 and was later canonized.
PATRONAGE:
St. Romuald is the patron saint of the Camaldolese Order and hermits.
SYMBOLISM, DEPICTION:
The symbols of San Romuald are the double cross, symbolizing his union with God and the Church, the rosary as a sign of his monastic discipline, and a bell calling for prayer.
PATRON SAINT OF:
Romuald, Romualdo, Romuáldo, Romualdus, Romwald, Romoald, Rumold, Rumoldo