Saint Severinus of Septempeda
Also known as: Severinus of Naples; Severino
Feast Day
15 May (Roman Martyrology; based on the discovery of his relics); formerly 8 June
Born
Septempeda (modern San Severino Marche, Italy)
Died
550 of natural causes; interred in the cathedral in San Severino Marche, Italy; relics hidden in the side altar of the cathedral during an incursion by the Goths; relics taken to the site of his hermitage on Monte Nero, Italy on 3 November 590; church built there and relics enshrined in 944; relics hidden from invaders and lost in 1197; relics re-discovered on 15 May 1576
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Severinus of Septempeda, also known as Severinus of Naples or Severino, was born in Septempeda, modern-day San Severino Marche, Italy. He was the brother of Saint Victorinus of Camerino, and together they dedicated their lives to serving God and helping the poor in their region. The brothers selflessly distributed their wealth to those in need and eventually retired to live as hermits on Monte Nero, Italy.
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