Paulinus of Antioch
Saint Paulinus | |
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Bishop of Lucca and Martyr | |
Died | 67 |
Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church Roman Catholic Church |
Feast | 12 July |
Patronage | Lucca, Italy |
Saint Paulinus was an early Christian, who, along with a priest, deacon and soldier—all of whose names were forgotten through time—suffered martyrdom in 67.[1] Paulinus is believed to have been converted and sent by St. Peter, whom he met at Antioch, to Lucca. He is believed to be the first Bishop of Lucca.[2]
Notes[]
- ^ Saint Paulinus of Antioch Archived 2009-01-15 at the Wayback Machine Patron Saints Index
- ^ St. Paulinus of Antioch Catholic Online
Categories:
- 67 deaths
- Saints from Roman Italy
- 1st-century Christian martyrs
- Saint stubs