St. Heldrad
Heldrad of Novalese
Feast day: March 13
Death: 842
cultus approved in 1904.
Born in Provence France
Benedictine abbot, also called Eldrad, who devised ways of rescuing travelers in the Alps. Saint Heldrad spent his large fortune in carrying out good works and then set out on a pilgrimage to Rome. After hearing many good reports about the Benedictine abbey of Novalese at the foot of the Alps from other pilgrims, Heldrad joined the community and eventually became its abbot. He governed the monastery for 30 years. The library was his special concern, but he was also a great builder: he had a hospice erected at the highest point of Mount Cenis pass
Heldrad of Novalese
Feast day: March 13
Death: 842
cultus approved in 1904.
Born in Provence France
Benedictine abbot, also called Eldrad, who devised ways of rescuing travelers in the Alps. Saint Heldrad spent his large fortune in carrying out good works and then set out on a pilgrimage to Rome. After hearing many good reports about the Benedictine abbey of Novalese at the foot of the Alps from other pilgrims, Heldrad joined the community and eventually became its abbot. He governed the monastery for 30 years. The library was his special concern, but he was also a great builder: he had a hospice erected at the highest point of Mount Cenis pass
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