Dixit Carolyn:
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* Benedict the Holy Black, Franciscan (1589) - Born to African slaves in a
village near Massina in Sicily, Benedict was set free by the slave owner.
An infused sacred learning enabled him to expound on Holy Scriptures to
the edification of priests and novices. His ability to read minds coupled
with a kind nature made him a successful director of novices. He became
patron saint of African Americans and protector of the town of Palermo.
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Does anyone know of other 'saints of colour' in pre-modern Europe?
George
George Ferzoco tel ++ 44 (0)116 252 2654
Director of Studies for Italian fax ++ 44 (0)116 252 3633
University of Leicester e-mail [log in to unmask]
School of Modern Languages
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