Saint Venerius of Milan – Feast Day – May 6

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St Venerius of Milan Profile. Born: 3rd century in Italy, Europe. Worked in Italy. Died: 409 in Italy. Feast Day is celebrated on May 6.
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St Venerius of Milan Biography

Date of Birth 3rd century
Country of Birth Italy in Europe
Matrimony/Holy Orders Saints who were Bishops
Profession Deacon, Bishop
Place of Work Italy
Date of Death 409
Place of Death Italy
Feast Day May 6
Beatification  
Canonization Pre-Congregation
Patron Saint of  

Saint’s Biography

Saint Venerius of Milan was born in the 3rd century in northern Italy. He became the deacon of Milan ordained by Saint Ambrose of Milan. When Ambrose died in 397 Venerius became his successor as the bishop of Milan.

He was a friend of the Saint Paulinus of Nola, Saint Delphinus of Bordeaux, and Saint Chromatius of Aquileia. Venerius supported and defended the charter in Carthage in 401, and he sent priests to Africa for help. Venerius is also known for his loyal support to Saint John the Chrysostom (c. 347-407) when he was deposed as the patriarch of Constantinople in 404 and banished.

Death

Venerius in 409 of natural causes and in 1579, Saint Charles Borromeo of Milan brought his relics to the Cathedral of Milan.

Saint Venerius of Milan
St. Venerius of Milan

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