Consolus of Como

Holy Hierarch Consolus of Como (Console) was the fifth bishop of the city of Como in northern Italy, successor of Felix, Provinus, Amantius and Abundius. He served from 489 until 495 or 497, when he reposed.

Tradition says that he was of eastern origin, as probably was his predecessor Abundius. His episcopate was short and full of danger: in his time, after Theodoric entered Italy and Odoacer fell, Como was ravaged by Gundobad, king of part of Burgundy. Perhaps for this reason he is the only bishop of the city who did not build or enlarge a church, and his veneration has remained very restricted, even in the diocese of Como.

He was buried under the altar in the basilica of Sant'Abbondio, where his relics were found in 1587. He is commemorated on 2 July, by the Western calendar (new style), as a saint of the undivided Church.