Saint
Limenius of Vercelli
Bishop of Vercelli
Bishop of Vercelli in northern Italy, who reposed in 396.
- Reposed
- 3964th century
- Order
- Hierarchs
Life
Holy Hierarch Limenius of Vercelli was, according to tradition, the second bishop of Vercelli after Saint Eusebius, from 371 to 396, the year of his repose. Vercelli lies in northern Italy.
He took part in the Council of Aquileia in 381. According to tradition he consecrated Saint Ambrose as bishop of Milan. No other details of his life survive in the sources at hand. He is honored as a saint of the undivided Church.