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Silver 19Th Century Reliquary of Saint Martinian of Milan Artist Unknown Main Altar of The Basilica of Saint Eustorgius Milan Italy Photographed On 29 October 2011 By A Ntv
Silver 19Th Century Reliquary of Saint Martinian of Milan Artist Unknown Main Altar of The Basilica of Saint Eustorgius Milan Italy Photographed On 29 October 2011 By A Ntv

Saint Martinian of Milan

Also known as: Maternian; Matinian; Martinien; Martinianus

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

December 29

Died

December 29, 435

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Martinian of Milan, also known as Maternian, Matinian, Martinien, or Martinianus, was a prominent figure in the early Christian Church. Little is known about his early life and background, but he is believed to have been born in Milan, Italy, and lived during the 5th century. Martinian eventually rose to the position of Bishop of Milan in the year 423....