Bishop of Pavia in the 8th century, Saint Armentarius succeeded Saint Domien in 720. His ten-year episcopate was marked by a life of intense prayer, the efficacy of which he praised against all evils. His relics are preserved in the main church of Pavia.
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SAINT ARMENTARIUS, BISHOP OF PAVIA (730).
Historical context and cult
Despite the loss of historical archives due to wars in Pavia, the saint's relics are preserved and venerated in the city's cathedral.
The acts of the life of Saint Armentarius and a great number of other bishops of Pavia Pavie City in Italy, seat of the saint's bishopric and place where his relics are preserved. perished as a result of the countless upheavals of which this unfortunate city was the scene: nevertheless, the body of the holy bishop who concerns us was able to escape devastation: it is religiously preserved in the ma in church of the city, and hi église principale de la ville Site where the relics of Saint Armentarius are kept. s feast is celebrated every year on January 30.
Episcopate and succession
Armentarius succeeded Saint Domien in 720 and led the diocese of Pavia for about ten years.
He succeeded Saint Domien saint Domien Predecessor of Saint Armentarius on the episcopal see of Pavia. in 720 and held the see for about ten years.
Spirituality and teaching on prayer
The saint dedicated himself primarily to prayer, the absolute efficacy of which he praised against physical and spiritual ills.
His main occupation was prayer. He loved prière Central activity and theme of the saint's spiritual teaching. to repeat these consoling words: "It is entirely impossible that a just thing, justly requested, should not be granted to us. "Prayer is more effectiv e and mor La prière Central activity and theme of the saint's spiritual teaching. e powerful than a command to obtain what we ask for. "Prayer extinguishes the violence of fire, closes the mouths of lions, ends wars, drives away demons, illnesses, and storms, breaks the bonds of death, turns away from us the wrath of God and all evils."
Annexes & related entities
Structured data for exploration: events, miracles, quotes, places, attributes, patronages, and important entities cited in the text.
Key Events
- Accession to the episcopate in 720
- Succeeded Saint Domien
- Episcopate of about ten years
Quotes
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It is entirely impossible that a just thing, justly requested, should not be granted to us.
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Prayer is more effective and more powerful than an order to obtain what we ask for.
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Prayer extinguishes the violence of fire, closes the mouths of lions, ends wars, drives away demons, diseases, and storms, breaks the bonds of death, and turns away from us the wrath of God and all evils.
Saint Armentarius