Venerable
Romanus of Blaye
A priest venerated at Blaye in Gaul, who reposed around 385.
- Feast
- November 24old style December 7
- Reposed
- 3854th century
- Order
- Venerables
Life
Saint Romanus of Blaye was a Gallo-Roman priest who converted the pagans living at the mouth of the river Gironde. He reposed at Blaye in France in 385.
His memory is also linked with the names Romanus of Le Mans and Romanus of Bordeaux. Sailors honoured him in a special way. He is a saint of the undivided Church and is commemorated on 24 November (New Calendar).
Commemorated the same day November 24
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Protasius of MilanSaint · Archbishop of MilanNov 24
Mercurius of SmolenskMartyr · Martyr of SmolenskNov 24
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- Alexander LevitskyHieromartyrNov 24
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