Arduinus of Ceprano was a 7th-century saint born in Silloth, within the Kingdom of Rheged. Following his education, he was ordained as a priest by Saint Augustine of Canterbury. He later embarked on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land alongside three companions, Gerardo, Fulco, and Bernardo. After living as a hermit at the sanctuary of Saint Michael the Archangel on Mount Gargano, he traveled to Rome to visit the tombs of the apostles Peter and Paul.
Life and death
During his travels, all of his companions perished in different locations. Arduinus remained alone and eventually settled in Ceprano, a city then suffering from a plague. He chose to stay there to provide aid to the local citizens in need. He died in Ceprano on July 28, 627.
Veneration
The saint is commemorated on July 28. One of the altars in the ancient Vatican basilica was dedicated to him.