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Detail of Saint Donatian of Rheims From The Paiting The Madonna With Canon Van Der Paele By Jan Van Eyck 1436 Groeningemuseum Bruges Belgium
Detail of Saint Donatian of Rheims From The Paiting The Madonna With Canon Van Der Paele By Jan Van Eyck 1436 Groeningemuseum Bruges Belgium

Saint Donatian of Rheims

Also known as: Donas; Donatianus; Donatien; Donazianus

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

October 14

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Donatian of Rheims, also known as Donas, Donatianus, Donatien, and Donazianus, was born in the 4th century in Rome, Italy. Little is known about his early life, but he eventually became the seventh bishop of Rheims, France, serving from 360 to 390. As bishop, Saint Donatian dedicated himself to the spiritual well-being of his flock, guiding them in matters of faith and morality....