
Saint Damian of Pavia
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
April 12
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Damian of Pavia, also known as Damianus or Damianus Papiensis, was a renowned figure in the Catholic Church during the medieval era. Born into the Italian nobility in Lombardy, Italy, he grew up to be recognized for both his exceptional learning and his unwavering piety. In the year 680, Damian was consecrated as the Bishop of Pavia, a significant city in northern Italy....