Elpidius the Cappadocian

Saint Elpidius the Cappadocian
Died4th century
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Major shrineSant'Elpidio a Mare
FeastSeptember 2
Attributesvine in leaf in winter

Saint Elpidius the Cappadocian (Italian: Sant'Elpidio, Santo Abate Elpidio) (4th century) was an abbot and saint of Asia Minor. Tradition states that he lived in a cave in Cappadocia for twenty-five years. Disciples, such as Eustace (Eustachio) and Ennesius (Ennesio), gathered around him.

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