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Thursday, November 12
Prophet Ahijah the Shilonite
Sinaxarion

Saint

Optatianus

Bishop, venerated in the Western Church.

Feast
July 14old style July 27
Reposed
5055th century
Place
Brescia
Order
Hierarchs

Life

Optatianus was bishop of Brescia around 451, successor of Saint Gaudiosus I. Like other bishops in the region, he was reckoned a count. He is known to have signed a letter to Pope Leo I concerning Eusebius of Milan. After his death Saint Vigilius became bishop of Brescia. He is commemorated on 14 July, in the Western calendar (new style). A saint of the undivided Church, venerated in the West.

Commemorated the same day July 14