CatholicSaints.Info » Blog Archive » Saint Benigno of Malcestine

Saint Benigno of Malcestine

detail of an Italian holy card of Saint Benigno of Malcestine by Bertoni, date unknown; swiped from Santi e Beati Also known as

Bénigne

26 July

Profile

Augustinian hermit in the Malcesine area on the shore of Lake Garda near Verona, Italy c.800. Known for his piety, deep prayer life and wisdom, he was a much sought spiritual director.

Pre-Congregation

Additional Information

books
- Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
- Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints

sites en français
- La fête des prénoms

fonti in italiano
- Santi e Beati

MLA Citation

“Saint Benigno of Malcestine“. CatholicSaints.Info. 26 July 2016. Web. 21 April 2021. <>