Prosdocimus of Padua

Holy Hierarch Prosdocimus of Padua is venerated as the first bishop of Padua in Italy, who died on 7 November, around 100. He is a saint of the undivided Church.

According to tradition, he was of Greek origin and was sent from Antioch by the holy Apostle Peter. He preached in the region and is said to have founded the parish church at Isola Vicentina. He baptised Saint Justina of Padua. His tomb is in the basilica of Santa Giustina at Padua, in a chapel raised over it outside the old walls; the relics of his deacon Daniel were also kept there, until they were moved in the 11th century to the church of Santa Sofia and later to the cathedral. He is generally shown with a mitre and crosier, sometimes with a ewer, recalling the baptism of Saint Justina.

He is commemorated on 7 November, the liturgical date in the Orthodox calendar (the same day number on the old and new calendars).