A portrait of St. Romuald
St. Romuald
c. 951 – 1027
Feast
June 19 · XI c.
Patron of
Camaldolese · Hermits · Monastic reformers
Order
Abbot / Founder
Italian abbot and founder (c. 951-1027), Ravenna nobleman who entered Sant'Apollinare in Classe at 20 in penance after his father killed a man; founded the Camaldolese Order (c. 1012), a unique combination of cenobitic Benedictine community with an attached colony of hermitages. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Born: c. 951 · Died: 1027 · From: Italy.
Patronage
St. Romuald is invoked as the patron of camaldolese, hermits, monastic reformers. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Romuald, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.