St. Glisente of Brescia

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Died: 796 on Mount Berzo, Brescia, Italy, a parish church is built on his tomb on the side of the mountain.

Soldier in the army of Blessed Charlemagne. Following the battle of Mortirolo, Glisente retired from military life to live as a hermit on Mount Berzo near Brescia, Italy, and evangelize the valley region around it. Known for his zeal for the faith and his love of animals.