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|PrimaryShrine=Cathedral of Benevento, Italy | |PrimaryShrine=Cathedral of Benevento, Italy | ||
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'''St. Barbatus of Benevento''', also known as '''Barbas''', was a 7th-century bishop renowned for his efforts in eradicating idolatry and superstition in the region of [[Benevento, Italy|Benevento]], [[Italy]]<ref name="catholic.org">www.catholic.org</ref>. | |||
He is particularly noted for his prophecy regarding the siege of Benevento by Emperor Constans II, which led to the conversion of many to Christianity<ref name="newadvent.org">www.newadvent.org</ref>. | |||
His zeal for purity of faith and his miracles have left a lasting imprint on the Christian community in Benevento<ref name="wikipedia.org">en.wikipedia.org</ref>. | |||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||