Romanus of Subiaco

Saint Romanus of Subiaco was a hermit in the area around Subiaco, Italy.
He is remembered as having assisted and influenced Saint [Benedict of Nursia], when the latter had just begun his life as a hermit. Romanus provided Benedict with clothing, food, and housing near Auxerre. He died there about 550 and was venerated as a saint. He is sometimes identified with the Romanus of Auxerre who was venerated as Bishop of Auxerre on 8 or 6 October. He was buried at the monastery at Dryes-Fontrouge, and his relics are now located at Auxerre, Sens, and Vareilles.