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St. Benedict the Moor (Also Called the Black)
http://www.ewtn.com/library/MARY/BENMOOR.htm
Short biography, from the book "A Saint a Day" by Berchmans Bittle, O.F.M.Cap.
St. Benedict of San Philadelphio
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02472b.htm
Also known as Benedict the Moor. Born in Italy to Christian slaves from Ethiopia, St. Benedict joined an association of hermits, and when that was dissolved, became a Franciscan Recollect. Biography in the Catholic Encyclopedia.
Patron Saints Index: Benedict the Black
http://saints.sqpn.com/saintb20.htm
Also known as St. Benedict the African. Patron saint of African-Americans and Black missions. Illustrated profile.