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Saint Benedict was born in 480 and he died on March 21, 543.

My saint’s feast day is July 11.

St . Benedict is the patron saint of architects.

He was born into a noble Roman family in 480 in Italy.

His name means “blessed.” When he was a young man , he went to

Rome to be educated. He decided to become a monk. He loved those who were young and he

honored those who were old.

He founded the Benedictine monasteries.

He showed the value of a life based on prayer and work.