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Detail of A Bas Relief of Saint Valerius of Saragossa Veruela Sepulcro Del Abad Lope Marco Attributed To Pedro De Moreto H 15521553 Taken By Ecelan On 6 October 2006
Detail of A Bas Relief of Saint Valerius of Saragossa Veruela Sepulcro Del Abad Lope Marco Attributed To Pedro De Moreto H 15521553 Taken By Ecelan On 6 October 2006

Saint Valerius of Saragossa

Also known as: Valerio; Valero

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

January 22

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Valerius of Saragossa, also known as Valerio or Valero, was a prominent figure in the early Christian Church. He served as the Bishop of Zaragoza, Spain from 290 to 315. Valerius is best remembered for his unwavering faith, his role in the Council of Iliberis, and his friendship with another revered saint, Vincent of Saragossa....