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Detail of A Painting of Saint Herculan 1505 By Le Perugin Musée Des BeauxArts De Lyon France Photographed On 18 October 2009 By Theoliane
Detail of A Painting of Saint Herculan 1505 By Le Perugin Musée Des BeauxArts De Lyon France Photographed On 18 October 2009 By Theoliane

Saint Herculanus of Perugia

Also known as: Ercolano; Herculan

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

November 7

Died

January 1, 549

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Herculanus of Perugia, also known as Ercolano or Herculan, was a revered Catholic Bishop who served in Perugia, Italy. Little is known about his early life and upbringing, but his significant contributions as a spiritual leader in Perugia have left a lasting legacy. Herculanus became Bishop of Perugia during a time of political and religious turmoil....