Nostrianus Explained

Saint Nostrianus
Feast Day:14 February
Venerated In:Roman Catholic Church
Titles:Bishop of Naples
Canonized Date:Pre-congregation

Nostrianus was Bishop of Naples, known for his opposition to Arianism and Pelagianism.[1] In 439, he gave shelter to Bishop Quodvultdeus of Carthage, after the city's sacking by the Vandals.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=4873 St. Nostrianus
  2. Book: Noga-Banai. Galit. The Trophies of the Martyrs: An Art Historical Study of Early Christian Silver Reliquaries. 2008. OUP Oxford. 9780199217748. 94. en.

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