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Sylvester Gozzolini, Italian founder of the Sylvestrines (born 1177)

Historical image related to Sylvester Gozzolini, Italian founder of the Sylvestrines (born 1177) from November 26, 1267

Sylvester Gozzolini

Italian Catholic saint (1177–1267)

Silvestro Guzzolini was an Italian Catholic priest and the founder of the Silvestrini. He served as a canon in Osimo but respectful rebukes of his bishop's inappropriate conduct led him to leave for a hermitage before the bishop could strip him of his position. He remained in…
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Sylvestrines

Congregation of monks of the Order of St Benedict

The Sylvestrines are a congregation of monks of the Order of St Benedict who form the Sylvestrine Congregation. The Sylvestrines use the post-nominal initials O.S.B. Silv.. The congregation was founded in 1231 by Sylvester Gozzolini. They are members of the Benedictine…
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