SAINT OF THE DAY APRIL 04 ST. BENEDICT THE MOOR, FRANCISCAN, ST. ISIDORE, BISHOP OF SEVILLE AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH

SAINT OF THE DAY APRIL 04 ST. BENEDICT THE MOOR, FRANCISCAN Born to African slaves descendants in Sicily in 1524, Benedict became known as “the holy Moor” for his dark skin and his many virtues. After the hermit community on Monte Pellegrino was disbanded, he joined the Friars Minor, starting as a cook and advancing to novice master. ST. ISIDORE, BISHOP OF SEVILLE AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH