About Oliver of Ancona
Lived 950 – 1050 (aged 99–100). Oliver of Ancona was a monk.
Saint Oliver of Ancona - also known as Oliver of Portonuovo, Oliverius or Liberius (died c. 1050), is a saint of the Catholic and Orthodox Christian churches. His feast day is 3 February.
It is thought that he came from Armenia, or that he originally was a Camaldolese monk from Dalmatia.
He became a Benedictine monk at Santa Maria di Portonuovo, a community at the foot of Monte Conero, south of Ancona on the Italian Adriatic coast. Due to earthquakes and landslides, the monastery was later abandoned.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Oliver of Ancona?
Italian saint
When was Oliver of Ancona born?
Oliver of Ancona was born in 950 in Kingdom of Italy, Duchy of Spoleto.
When did Oliver of Ancona die?
Oliver of Ancona died in 1050 in Ancona.
What was Oliver of Ancona's occupation?
Oliver of Ancona was a monk.
What nationality was Oliver of Ancona?
Oliver of Ancona's recorded nationality: Duchy of Spoleto.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Oliver of Ancona. https://biography.guide/oliver-of-ancona/
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