Saint
Aquilinus of Fossombrone
Bishop of Fossombrone
Bishop of Fossombrone in Italy; few details of his life survive.
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Life
Aquilinus of Fossombrone was an Italian saint and bishop of the late 5th century, venerated as a martyr and patron of the town of Fossombrone. The martyrologies mention several martyrs of the place: Aquilinus, Geminus, Gelasius, Magnus and Donata, and also a bishop Timothy and his daughter.
His life and death are not well documented; he is believed to have been killed for his faith. He is venerated in the Catholic Church; the sources consulted show no Orthodox canonization.