Benedict The Moor
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| Date of birth | March 31,1526 |
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| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Born | San Fratello |
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| Date of died | April 4,1589 |
| Died | Palermo |
| Italy | |
| Nationality | Ethiopian |
| Feast | April 4 (April 3 in the Franciscan Order) |
| Major shrine | Palermo |
| Parents | Diana Manasseri |
| Cristoforo Manasseri | |
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| ID | 901266 |
About Benedict The Moor
Benedict the Moor, O. F. M. , was an Italian Franciscan friar in Sicily who is venerated as a saint in the Catholic and Lutheran churches. Born of African slaves in San Fratello, he was freed at birth and became known for his charity.
