St Paris of Teano Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date
St Paris of Teano Profile. Born: Early 4th Century in Greece, Europe. Worked in Teano, Italy. Died: 346 AD in Teano, Italy. Feast Day is celebrated on August 5.
Paris of Teano |
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Date of Birth | Early 4th Century |
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Country of Birth | Greece in Europe |
Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Bishops |
Profession | Bishop |
Place of Work | Teano, Italy |
Date of Death | 346 AD |
Place of Death | Teano, Italy |
Feast Day | August 5 |
Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
Patron Saint of | Teano, Italy, city Teano, Italy, diocese |
St Paris of Teano Biography
He was the Bishop of Teano, Italy. That is really what is known about the Saint. The legend says that after killing the dragon that the locals cared for and worshipped, he became a bishop. this is usually a metaphor for defeating paganism in the area.
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