Lucerius was a 7th-century Benedictine monk who served as the third abbot of the Farfa monastery. Born in Maurienne around 650, he was raised at the abbey by its first leader, Thomas of Maurienne. His leadership, which began no later than 724, was characterized by significant institutional growth and the acquisition of new lands and privileges. He died in 740 at Farfa, leaving behind a strengthened monastic community.
Monastic leadership
During his tenure, Lucerius expanded the abbey's influence through various grants. He acquired a church dedicated to Saint Getulius from Duke Thrasimund II of Spoleto. Later, King Liutprand issued a privilege in 739 that confirmed the monastery's holdings and granted the community the right to elect its own abbots. Following political shifts in Spoleto, the abbey also secured grazing rights and tithes from the Duke.
Veneration
Recognized as a saint in the Catholic tradition, Lucerius is commemorated annually on December 10. His legacy is tied to the historical development of the Farfa monastery during a period of significant political change in central Italy.