Raynerius of Split

Raynerius of Split[1] (died 1180) was an Italian Camaldolese monk. He became bishop of Cagli, from 1156 to 1175, and then archbishop of Split.

Saint Raynerius of Split
Bishop of Cagli and Archbishop of Split
Died1180
Split, Croatia
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Feast4 August

He was stoned to death in a dispute over land,[2] defending the rights of the Church.[3] He is a Catholic saint and his feast day is August 4.[3]

Notes

  1. also Raniero, Ranieri, Renier, Rayner.
  2. Catholic Encyclopedia (1913) : "Cagli e Pergola"
  3. "Saint of the Day, August 4". Archived from the original on 2011-05-19. Retrieved 2008-07-15.



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