Saint Petronius of Die

Saint Petronius of Die, also known as Petronius of Avignon, was a prominent figure in the early Christian Church. Born in the area around modern Avignon, France, he was the son of an imperial Roman senator. Little is known about his early life, but it is believed that he was well-educated and received a sound moral upbringing. At a young age, Petronius felt a calling to the monastic life....