Saint Maurus

January 15

St. Maurus was a sixth century monk, trained at the Benedictine monastery at Subiaco, Italy and in France; there he propagated the Benedictine rule. He was known for the virtue of obedience as a follower of St. Benedict. Here he is depicted wearing the black habit of the Benedictines, holding the staff of an Abbot. Sometimes he is shown with a crutch and scales. He is invoked against rheumatism and gout, although he is the Patron of those who are lame, boiler makers, coal merchants, and gardeners.