Saint Donatus of Arezzo
Also known as: Donato
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
August 7
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Donatus of Arezzo, also known as Donato, was an esteemed bishop and martyr of the early Catholic Church. Born in Nicomedia, which is part of modern-day Turkey, he received a comprehensive education in Rome, Italy. During the oppressive reign of Emperor Diocletian, when Christians faced severe persecution, Donatus sought refuge in the city of Arezzo, Italy....