Venerable
Maurus of Classe
A holy monk associated with Classe near Ravenna, reposed in 946.
- Feast
- January 20old style February 2
- Reposed
- 94610th century
- Place
- Classe
- Order
- Venerables
Life
Saint Maurus of Classe was a monk and, from 926, abbot of the monastery of Sant'Apollinare in Classe near Ravenna, and finally bishop of Cesena. He reposed in 946.
He built himself a cell on a hill near the city, where he spent part of his time in prayer. After his repose the cell grew into the monastery of Santa Maria del Monte.
He is a saint of the undivided Church, commemorated on 20 January (new style).
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