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Saint
Paulinus of Antioch
Bishop of Lucca and Hieromartyr
BornAntioch
Died67
Venerated inEastern Orthodox Church
Roman Catholic Church
Feast12 July
PatronageLucca, Italy

Paulinus was an early Christian saint, who, along with a priest, deacon and soldier—all of whose names were forgotten through time—suffered martyrdom in 67.

Biography

According to Holy Tradition, Paulinus was born in the city of Antioch. Paulinus is believed to have been converted and sent by Peter, whom he met at Antioch, to Lucca. He is believed to be the first Bishop of Lucca.

Veneration

Paulinus is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church. His feast day is on 12 July.

Notes

  1. Saint Paulinus of Antioch Archived 2009-01-15 at the Wayback Machine Patron Saints Index
  2. St. Paulinus of Antioch Catholic Online
  3. "Latin Saints of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Rome". www.orthodoxengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-08-14.


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