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Raynerius of Split

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Died
  
1180, Split, Croatia

Role
  
Archbishop of Split

Name
  
Raynerius Split

Feast
  
4 August



Venerated in
  
Roman Catholic Church

Raynerius of Split (died 1180) was an Italian Camaldolese monk. He became bishop of Cagli, from 1156 to 1175, and then archbishop of Split.

He was stoned to death in a dispute over land, defending the rights of the Church. He is a Catholic saint and his feast day is August 4.

References

Raynerius of Split Wikipedia