Saint Conus Explained

Saint Cono
Birth Date:End of the 12th century
Death Date:First half of the 13th century
Feast Day:3 June
Venerated In:Roman Catholic Church
Birth Place:Diano, Italy
Death Place:Cadossa, Italy
Canonized Date:April 27, 1871
Canonized By:Pope Pius IX
Patronage:Teggiano, Italy

Cono was a Benedictine monk. He was born in Diano (Italy) in the late 12th century, and became a monk in S.Maria di Cadossa Benedictine Monastery (now St. Cono sanctuary) near Montesano sulla Marcellana. He died very young in the early years of the 13th century with a reputation for holiness. When Cadossa monastery was closed his relics were returned to Diano in 1261, where he is venerated as its patron saint.

The Saint was canonized on April 27, 1871 by Pope Pius IX. The feast is celebrated on June 3.[1]

He is the patron saint of Teggiano.[1] Celebrations in his honor are celebrated in Florida, Uruguay, Buenos Aires, Brooklyn, San Mauro Pascoli, and San Cono di Cessaniti.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.italia.it/en/campania/things-to-do/festa-di-san-cono "Saint Cono yearly celebration", Italia.it