Conus was a Benedictine monk. He was born in Diano (Italy) in the late XII century, and became a monk in S.Maria di Cadossa Benedictine Monastery (now St. Conus sanctuary) near Montesano sulla Marcellana. He died very young in the early years of the XIII century with a reputation for holiness. When Cadossa monastery was closed his relics were returned to Diano in 1261, where he is venerated as its patron saint. There is a great sanctuary for him in Uruguay too.