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Saint

Vitalis of Salzburg

Bishop of Salzburg

Bishop of Salzburg in Austria, who reposed in 730.

Feast
October 20old style November 2
Reposed
7308th century

Life

Vitalis of Salzburg (Vital) was bishop of Salzburg and evangelizer of Austria, who died around 730. He is venerated as a saint in the Western Church and commemorated on 20 October.

He was known for his gentleness, charity, spirit of conciliation and indulgence. The source at hand says no more of his life and deeds.

Commemorated the same day October 20