Benedict the Moor, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Benedict the Moor

Italian Franciscan

Date of Birth: 31-Mar-1526

Place of Birth: San Fratello, Sicily, Italy

Date of Death: 04-Apr-1589

Profession: brother

Nationality: Ethiopia

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Benedict the Moor, O.F.M., (Italian: Benedetto da San Fratello, 1526 – April 4, 1589) 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.
As a young man he joined a Franciscan-affiliated hermit group, of which he became the leader.
In 1564 he was sent to the Franciscan friary in Palermo, where he continued good works.