STORY: Saint Anselm was born to noble parents in Peidmont (Italy). His mother gave him a solid faith foundation, but she died when he was around fifteen. After this, he grew far from his faith but turned his life around a joined a monastery. He was an instrumental writer, teacher, preacher and theologian; he eventually became the Archbishop of Canterbury.

PATRON OF: theologians and philosophers

FEAST DAY: April 21

DATES: 1033-1109

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SOURCE: https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=548

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