Notes
- ↑ St. Benedict of Cagliari Catholic Online
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Saint Benedict of Cagliari | |
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| Bishop of Dolia | |
| Died | 1112 Dolia, Sardinia |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | 17 February |
Benedict of Cagliari was a Benedictine Bishop of Dolia, Sardinia. [1] He was a monk at the abbey of St. Saturninus in that city when he was made bishop in 1107. Serving for five years, Benedict then retired to the basilica abbey.
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