Jonas of Bobbio
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Jonas of Bobbio (also known as Jonas of Susa) (Sigusia, now Susa, Italy, c. 600 ā after 659 AD) was a Columbanian monk and a major Latin monastic author of hagiography. His Life of Saint Columbanus is "one of the most influential works of early medieval hagiography."[1]
Quick Facts Abbot, Hagiographer, disciple of Columbanus, Residence ...
Jonas of Bobbio | |
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Abbot, Hagiographer, disciple of Columbanus | |
Residence | Bobbio Abbey |
Honored in | Catholic Church |
Feast | 28 May 28 June |
Major works | Lives of Saints |
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