Bishop of Como in the 5th century, Saint Abundius was a major ecclesiastical diplomat sent by Pope Saint Leo to resolve the crises linked to the Robber Council of Ephesus. He succeeded in bringing several bishops of the East, including those of Constantinople and Antioch, back to the unity of the Church.
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SAINT ABUNDIUS, BISHOP OF COMO (468).
Diplomatic and Conciliar Mission
Saint Abundius participated in the Council of Milan and led a crucial mission for Pope Leo to restore ecclesial unity following the troubles at Ephesus.
This Bisho Cet Évêque Bishop of Como, papal diplomat, and theologian of the 5th century. p, as famous for his learning as for his holiness, attended the Council of Milan, held under Bishop Eusebius, in the time of Pope Saint pape saint Léon Pope who maintained close correspondence with Constantine and the Gallic bishops. Leo. This Pope entrusted him with an important mission whose goal was to repair the damage th at the Robber Counc brigandage d'Éphèse Second Council of Ephesus (449), marked by violence and doctrinal tensions. il of Ephesus had caused to the Church, as seen in the letters (thirty-fourth and thirty-sixth) of the Pontiff to Emperor Theodo empereur Théodore Eastern Roman Emperor (likely Theodosius II according to the historical context). sius and Empress Pulcheria. H impératrice Pulchérie Byzantine empress involved in the affairs of the Church. e fulfilled it very successfully. On this occasion, he assembled a synod: he received into unity An atolius, Bishop of Constantinople, Anatolius, évêque de Constantinople Bishop of Constantinople reconciled by Abundius. Ma ximus of Antioch, Maxime d'Antioche Bishop of Antioch restored to his see by Abundius. and other bishops who were returning to the bosom of the Church, and restored them to their sees.
Patronage and iconography
The first patron of the city of Como, he is traditionally depicted performing a miracle of resurrection or protecting a stag.
Saint Abundius Saint Abundius Bishop of Como, papal diplomat, and theologian of the 5th century. is the first Patron of Co mo. Côme City of which Abondius is the primary patron saint. He is depicted resurrecting the son of a wealthy pagan or granting his protection to a stag.
Annexes & related entities
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Key Events
- Assistance at the Council of Milan under Bishop Eusebius
- Mission entrusted by Pope Saint Leo to repair the damage caused by the Robber Council of Ephesus
- Sent letters to Emperor Theodosius and Empress Pulcheria
- Assembly of a synod
- Reception of the unity of Anatolius of Constantinople and Maximus of Antioch
Miracles
- Resurrection of the son of a wealthy pagan