Juventius of Pavia
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Saint Juventius was a bishop of Pavia during the 1st century. Together with Syrus of Pavia
he was sent
there by Saint Hermagoras. Both Juventius and Syrus are reported to have been the first bishop of Pavia.
Juventius has two feast days
, 8 February alone and 12 September together with Syrus.
Syrus of Pavia
Saint Syrus of Pavia is traditionally said to have been the first bishop of Pavia during the 1st century.His legend, according to the 14th century source known as the De laudibus Papiæ , states that Syrus was the boy with the five loaves who appears in the Gospels...
he was sent
Mission (Christian)
Christian missionary activities often involve sending individuals and groups , to foreign countries and to places in their own homeland. This has frequently involved not only evangelization , but also humanitarian work, especially among the poor and disadvantaged...
there by Saint Hermagoras. Both Juventius and Syrus are reported to have been the first bishop of Pavia.
Juventius has two feast days
Calendar of saints
The calendar of saints is a traditional Christian method of organizing a liturgical year by associating each day with one or more saints and referring to the feast day of said saint...
, 8 February alone and 12 September together with Syrus.
External links
- 8 february and 12 september at Dominican Martyrology
- 1st century saints at Orthodox England