Parisius was a 12th and 13th-century Camaldolese monk and priest. Born in Bologna, he entered his religious order at the age of twelve. Following his ordination as a priest in 1191, he dedicated his life to spiritual service. He spent seventy years acting as a spiritual director for the nuns at the monastery of St. Christina. He is remembered for his prophetic abilities and the various miracles attributed to his life.
Life and service
After joining the Benedictine tradition as a young boy, Parisius focused his ministry on the community in Treviso. For seven decades, he provided guidance to the local nuns. His long period of service as a spiritual director established him as a significant figure within the monastery of St. Christina.
Veneration and death
Upon his death in 1267, Parisius was laid to rest in the Treviso Cathedral. Because of his reputed miracles and gift of prophecy, he was canonized as a saint. His intercession is honored in the Catholic Church, with his feast day observed annually on June 11.