Originally from Africa, Domnin evangelized the Alps alongside Saint Marcellinus before becoming the first bishop of Digne around 379. He fought successfully against idolatry and the Arian heresy, confirming his faith through numerous miracles. His relics, notably his head and an arm, are still honored in Digne.
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SAINT DOMNIN OR DONNIS, BISHOP OF DIGNE (circa 379).
Origins and mission in the Alps
Originally from Africa, Domnin joined Marcellin and Vincent to evangelize the region of Nice and the Alps before settling in Embrun.
Domnin Domnin First bishop of Digne, of African origin. was African: inflamed with the zeal of the Christian religion, he left his parents and his homeland and, with Vincent, f ollowed M Marcellin First bishop of Embrun in the 4th century. arcellin. He arrived with them at the castle of Nice, preached the doctrine of Christ in the region of the Alps, and assiduously seconded Marcellin, until the faith had taken root in the city of Embrun and in the surrounding countries. When the blessed Marcellin had been consecrated bishop of Embrun by Eusebius of Vercelli (before 376), Saint Domnin, wishing to propagate the faith further, chose ville de Digne Episcopal see of Domninus. the city of Digne to work for the destruction of the idolatry that still reigned there in all its strength.
The Evangelization of Digne
Sent by Marcellinus, Domninus and Vincent converted the city of Digne through their preaching, their simple life, and numerous miracles.
The blessed Marcellinus did not let Domninus and Vincent depart without reminding them of the precepts of the Lord to his apostles at the moment he gave them the mission to go and preach, warning them to recommend penance, to maintain a simple way of life, as well as a mutual and unalterable charity. Encouraged by this advice, Domninus and Vincent set out for Digne. Their arguments caused the cult of false gods to fall, their prayers brought faith down into hearts, and their miracles confirmed it. They healed a great number of languors, possessions, and illnesses of all kinds, as a testimony to the truth of their preaching.
Episcopate and defense of the faith
Consecrated Bishop of Digne by Marcellinus, Domnin protected his diocese from the Arian heresy before designating Vincent to succeed him.
Having come to consecrate a church erected in honor of the Mother of God, the blessed Marcellinus consecrate d Saint Domn saint Domnin First bishop of Digne, of African origin. in Bishop of Digne. Having become bishop during the very critical times of the Arian heresy, he did not let any of his sheep stray from the fold of the true faith. Feeling his end approaching, he exho Vincent Companion of Domnin and his successor to the bishopric of Digne. rted Vincent to receive the charge and care of his flock, and migrated to the Lord on the 13th of February. God permitted for a long time that the infirm were healed and demons cast out at his venerated tomb.
Cult and Posterity
The saint is honored in Digne where his relics are preserved, and his memory is perpetuated by miraculous healings at his tomb.
The church of Dig L'église de Digne Episcopal see of Domninus. ne posses ses the head and a la tête et un bras Bodily remains preserved in Digne. n arm of its founding saint and exposes them each year to the veneration of the faithful.
Prupre de Digne, France pontificale, etc.
Annexes & related entities
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Key Events
- Departure from Africa to follow Marcellinus
- Arrival at the castle of Nice
- Preaching in the Alpine region
- Evangelization of Embrun with Marcellinus
- Mission to Digne to destroy idolatry
- Consecrated as Bishop of Digne by Marcellinus
- Struggle against the Arian heresy
Miracles
- Healing of languor and various illnesses
- Exorcisms (deliverance from possession)
- Posthumous miracles at his tomb