SAINT
saint-petronius-of-bologna
A saint of the Catholic Church
biography
Petronius was bishop of Bologna during the fifth century. He is a patron saint of the city. Born of a noble Roman family, he became a convert to Christianity and subsequently a priest. As bishop of Bologna, he built the Church of Santo Stefano.
feast Day
10-04
patronages
- Bologna
death Date
ca. 450 AD
canonization Status
canonized
feast Month
10
feast Day Of Month
4