6th century

Saint Datius of Milan

Bishop of Milan

Death
552 (naturelle)
Latin name
Datius
Categories
bishop , confessor

Bishop of Milan in the 6th century, Saint Datius is renowned for his exile and fidelity to the faith during the persecutions of Emperor Justinian. He accompanied Pope Vigilius to Constantinople and the Council of Chalcedon.

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SAINT DATIUS, BISHOP OF MILAN (552).

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Council and exile

Saint Datius participated in the Council of Constantinople and accompanied Pope Vigilius into exile in Chalcedon to flee the persecutions of Emperor Justinian.

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Official source Les Petits Bollandistes, by Mgr Paul GUÉRIN, chamberlain to His Holiness Pius IX.