St. Dominic of Silos

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Feastday: December 20
Patron against rabies; against rabid dogs; against insects; captives; pregnant women; prisoners; shepherds
1000 - 1073

Benedictine abbot and defender of the faith. Born in Canas, Navarre, Spain, circa 1000, he entered the Benedictines at San Millan de Ia Cogolla. King Garcia III of Navarre challenged him when he became abbot of the monastery, and Dominic refused to surrender part of the Benedictine lands to the crown. For this he was exiled, going to King Ferdinand I of Castile and Leon, who made him abbot of St. Sebastian Abbey at Silos, now called St. Dominic�s. Dominic reformed the abbey, built the cloisters in Romanesque style, and started a scriptorium that became famous throughout the region. One of the most beloved saints in Spain, Dominic also rescued Christian slaves from the Moors. Dominic�s shrine is noted for its place in the birth of Dominic de Guzman, the founder of the Order of Preachers. Dominic de Guzman�s mother begged for a child there. Dominic was also noted for miracles of healing.

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christopher
4 months ago
Great St.Dominic of silos please pray for me and my family i belive in you
god bless Amen
general unknown anonymous usnf ****
5 months ago
20th dec 2012:st dominic of silos pray for us!
Christie
1 year ago
Dear St. Dominic of Silos, whose saintly life met with opposition at high levels. Nothing deterred you from going on in the selfless service of God. Clearly on account of this you went on to do greater good, such as to restore the monastery etc. God's ways are not our ways. Give us fortitude, grace and forbearance to carry on, no matter what the obstacles we face from time to time. Dear Saint of pregnancy, I implore you to guard and guide my daughter who needs your spiritual intervention. Pray for her and her husband. May they be blessed with an amazing baby, healthy in mind and body. A child who will be true to Christ and His beloved Mother. Amen
Morrie
2 years ago
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