Saint Emilian of Faenza
Profile
Bishop. Died while returning from a pilgrimage to Rome, Italy where venerated the tombs of the Apostles.
Born
Ireland
Died
• c.780 in Faenza, Italy of natural causes
• burial site lost during the Lombard invasions
• his grave was re-discovered following a series of miracles, which vary by source
• relics enshrined in the cathedral of Faenza
Canonized
• Pre-Congregation
• cultus known to have been well-established in Faenza, Italy by the 12th century
• a synod in 1321 officially established his memorial in all cities of the diocese of Faenza
Patronage
Faenza, Italy
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