Barbatus of Benevento
Saint Barbatus of Benevento | |
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| Born | c. 610 Cerreto Sannita, Italy |
| Died | 682 |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Major shrine | The Cathedral of Benevento, where his relics have been preserved beneath the main altar since 1687 |
| Feast | February 19 |
| Attributes | Crozier |
| Patronage | Benevento |
Barbatus of Benevento (Italian: San Barbato) (c. 610 – February 19, 682), also known as Barbas, was a bishop of Benevento from 663 to 682. He succeeded Ildebrand in this capacity. He assisted in a church council called by Pope Agatho in Rome in 680 and in 681 attended the Third Council of Constantinople against the Monothelites.