Raynerius of Split

Saint Raynerius of Split
Bishop of Cagli and Archbishop of Split
Died 1180
Split, Croatia
Venerated in Roman Catholic Church
Feast 4 August

Raynerius of Split[1] (died 1180) was an Italian Camaldolese monk. He became bishop of Cagli, from 1156 to 1175, and then archbishop of Split.

He was stoned to death in a dispute over land,[2] defending the rights of the Church.[3] He is a Catholic saint and his feast day is August 4.[3]

Notes

  1. ↑ also Raniero, Ranieri, Renier, Rayner.
  2. ↑ Catholic Encyclopedia (1913) : "Cagli e Pergola"
  3. 1 2 Saint of the Day, August 4
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