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Saint Paolo of Brescia
Saint Paolo of Brescia

Saint Paolo of Brescia

Also known as: Paul; Paolino

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

4 March; 3 March (translation of relics); formerly 4th Sunday after Easter

Died

5th century of natural causes; relics re-interred in the basilica of Sant‘Eusebio al Goletto; relics re-interred in the church of San Pietro in Oliveto, Italy on 3 March 1498; relics re-interred in the church of Sant‘Agata in 1798

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Paolo of Brescia, also known as Saint Paul of Brescia, was a revered bishop of the diocese of Brescia in northern Italy during the early fifth century. Born into a family of faith, he was the brother of Saint Gaudenzio of Brescia, a connection that underscored his deep spiritual lineage within the local Christian community.


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