Aldemaro di Capua was a Benedictine monk and abbot born in Capua around 985. After training at the Abbey of Monte Cassino, he served as the rector of San Lorenzo in Capua and later led the monastery of Santa Maria Maggiore and Sant'Urbano in Bucchianico. Known for his administrative skills, he acted as a mediator for various monastic disputes and founded or reformed numerous religious houses across central and southern Italy. He died in Bucchianico in 1070 and is recognized as a saint in the Catholic tradition.
Life and work
Following his studies at Monte Cassino, Aldemaro gained a reputation for effective management. This led the Lombard princess Aloara to request his leadership at the monastery of San Lorenzo. He also served as a negotiator, resolving jurisdictional conflicts between different monasteries, their protectors, and local bishops. Later in his life, he served as prior of the monastery in Bucchianico, where he remained until his death.
Veneration
Aldemaro is honored by the Catholic Church, with his feast day observed on March 24. In Bucchianico, he is also commemorated on October 6. His remains were originally interred in the church of Sant'Urbano, though they were scattered during the French invasion of 1799 before being recovered and returned to his altar. He is traditionally invoked as a protector against hail.