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Venerable

Simplicius of Montecassino

Abbot of Montecassino

A disciple of Saint Benedict and third Abbot of Montecassino, reposed around 570.

Feast
October 22old style November 4
Reposed
5706th century
Place
Montecassino

Life

Venerable Simplicius of Montecassino was a disciple of Saint Benedict and the third abbot of Montecassino in Italy. He reposed around the year 570.

He is a saint of the undivided Church, commemorated on 22 October (new style, Western calendar).

Commemorated the same day October 22