Laurence of Siponto
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Laurence of Siponto, also known as Laurence Maioranus (d. 7 February, c. 545), is an Italian
saint, patron of the city of Manfredonia
and the Archdiocese of Manfredonia-Vieste-San Giovanni Rotondo. Manfredonia Cathedral
is dedicated to him.
Laurence was a 6th-century bishop of Sipontum. Shortly after his appointment in 492 or 493 he received the visions of Saint Michael which led to the establishment of the shrine of Monte Gargano
.
His relics are now in Manfredonia Cathedral, where they were translated in 1327 by Bishop Matteo Orsini
from Siponto Cathedral. His feast is on 7 February.
Italy
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saint, patron of the city of Manfredonia
Manfredonia
Manfredonia is a town and comune of Puglia, Italy, in the province of Foggia, from which it is 35 kilometres northeast by rail. Manfredonia is situated on the coast, facing east, to the south of Monte Gargano, and giving its name to the gulf to the east of it...
and the Archdiocese of Manfredonia-Vieste-San Giovanni Rotondo. Manfredonia Cathedral
Manfredonia Cathedral
Manfredonia Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral of Manfredonia in Italy, dedicated to Saint Laurence of Siponto , one of the patron saints of the city...
is dedicated to him.
Laurence was a 6th-century bishop of Sipontum. Shortly after his appointment in 492 or 493 he received the visions of Saint Michael which led to the establishment of the shrine of Monte Gargano
Monte Gargano
Gargano is a historical and geographical Italian sub-region situated in Apulia, consisting of a wide isolated mountain massif made of highland and several peaks and forming the backbone of the Gargano Promontory projecting into the Adriatic Sea. The high point is Monte Calvo at . Most of the upland...
.
His relics are now in Manfredonia Cathedral, where they were translated in 1327 by Bishop Matteo Orsini
Matteo Orsini
Matteo Orsini was an Italian Dominican and Cardinal.He entered the Dominican Order, completed the full course of theology, obtained the Degree of Master, and taught theology at Paris, Florence, and Rome...
from Siponto Cathedral. His feast is on 7 February.