Paulinus of Antioch explained

Honorific Prefix:Saint
Paulinus of Antioch
Death Date:67
Feast Day:12 July
Venerated In:Eastern Orthodox Church
Roman Catholic Church
Birth Place:Antioch
Titles:Bishop of Lucca and Hieromartyr
Patronage:Lucca, 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.[1]

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.[2]

Veneration

Paulinus is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church. His feast day is on 12 July.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://saints.sqpn.com/saintp6a.htm Saint Paulinus of Antioch
  2. http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=5325 St. Paulinus of Antioch
  3. Web site: Latin Saints of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Rome . 2024-08-14 . www.orthodoxengland.org.uk.