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The basics
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Italian bishop
A.K.A.
Saint Crispoldus, Cyspolitus, Crispoltus, Chrysopolitus
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Male
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(Bettona, Province of Perugia, Umbria, Italy)
The details
Biography
Introduction
Crisp Gold
Veneration
Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, where Crispoldus' relics rest.
At Bettona a church was built on the site of Crispoldus’ martyrdom. Crispoldus is mentioned in a document dating from 1018, found in the archives of Assisi Cathedral.
A new church, Santa Maria Maggiore, was built at Bettona in the 13th century, and was consecrated by Bishop Guido of Bettona in 1225. In 1266, the church became a Benedictine foundation and then became a Franciscan church. The church was restored in 1266 and also in 1797. Crispoldus’ relics rest in an urn in a chapel at Santa Maria Maggiore.