Dalmau Moner was a 14th-century Spanish Dominican priest and anchorite born in Santa Coloma de Farners. After joining the Order of Preachers at fifteen, he pursued extensive studies in logic and philosophy, eventually earning a doctorate in theology. He served as a teacher and master of novices, known for his extreme humility and asceticism. Seeking a more solitary existence, he lived as a hermit in both a garden cave in Girona and a cave in France before returning to his convent, where he died in 1341.
Life and asceticism
Born into a wealthy family, Moner embraced a life of severe penance. He wore tattered clothing, slept on the ground, and maintained a strict diet of vegetables and bread. His devotion to Mary Magdalene led him to seek eremitic solitude in a cave in Provence. Throughout his ministry, he was noted for his quiet nature and his dedication to teaching the liberal arts and theology at various Dominican locations.
Veneration
The friar is remembered for his profound piety, earning the nickname of a brother who communicates with angels. His local devotion was formally recognized by Pope Innocent XIII in 1721, who ratified his beatification. He is commemorated as a saint within the Catholic tradition, with his feast day observed on 24 September.