What is santo san cono?

Santo San Cono is a Catholic saint, also known as Saint Cōn or Saint Cornelius. He is venerated as a protector of farmers and their crops, and his feast day is celebrated on September 22.

According to legend, Santo San Cono was born in the town of Teggiano in southern Italy in the 12th century, and worked as a shepherd until he became a monk at the Abbey of San Giovanni in Piro. He was known for his holiness and devotion to God, and was said to have performed miracles, including healing the sick and bringing rain to drought-stricken areas.

Santo San Cono is also known for the traditional Italian game of "tombola", which is similar to bingo and played on his feast day. In this game, the numbers are replaced by symbols representing Saints, and players mark off their cards as the symbols are called out. The game is said to have originated with Santo San Cono, who had a special devotion to the poor and used the proceeds from tombola games to help them.

Today, Santo San Cono is still widely venerated by Catholics in Italy and other parts of the world. His image can be found in many churches and homes, and he is often depicted wearing a green tunic and holding a basket of pomegranates, symbolizing his association with agriculture and fertility.