Famianus of Compostela

St Famianus of Compostela (1090–1150) was a Catholic Saint.^[1] He was canonized by Pope Adrian IV in 1455^[2]

Famianus of Compostela
Born	1090 Cologne, Holy Roman Empire (Present day Germany)
Died	1150 Gallese, Papal States(Present day Italy)
Honored in	Catholic Church
Canonized	1154
Feast	August 8

Biography

Famianus was born on 1090 to a wealthy family. However, he left his wealthy life and gave all of his property to the poor. Afterwards, he lived the life of a poor pilgrim.^[3] During this time period, he visited many Christian holy sites in Italy and Spain, including Rome. He eventually joined a Cistercian monastery at Osera de Ebro in Spain. He went to the Holy Land in 1146. He died in Italy.^[4]

Legacy

In 1511 Pope Julius II granted plenary indulgence to those who visited the saint's sanctuary in Gallese on his feast day; Pope Paul V confirmed the indulgence in 1607.^[2]