Saint Petronax of Monte Cassino
Also known as
- Petronax of Brescia
- Second Founder of Monte Cassino
Profile
Benedictine monk at Brescia, Italy. Abbot. On assignment from Pope Gregory II in 717, he re-built, re-staffed and re-invigorated the monastery at Monte Cassino, Italy following the Lombard invasions that had left the place damaged and deserted. He served as abbot there, and by the time of his death, the abandoned structure was a center for learning and holiness again. Spiritual teacher of Saint Willibald and Saint Sturmius of Fulda.
Born
- c.747 of natural causes
MLA Citation
- “Saint Petronax of Monte Cassino“. CatholicSaints.Info. 5 April 2024. Web. 19 May 2024. <>