Satyrus of Arezzo
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Saint Satyrus of Arezzo (fl. 304
AD) is venerated as the first bishop of Arezzo. The Catholic Encyclopedia
states that Arezzo
"became a bishopric about 304, under St. Satyrus. St. Donatus
, his successor, is patron of the cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle."
He should not be confused with Satyrus of Milan, the brother of Saint Ambrose.
304
Year 304 was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Valerius and Valerius...
AD) is venerated as the first bishop of Arezzo. The Catholic Encyclopedia
Catholic Encyclopedia
The Catholic Encyclopedia, also referred to as the Old Catholic Encyclopedia and the Original Catholic Encyclopedia, is an English-language encyclopedia published in the United States. The first volume appeared in March 1907 and the last three volumes appeared in 1912, followed by a master index...
states that Arezzo
Arezzo
Arezzo is a city and comune in Central Italy, capital of the province of the same name, located in Tuscany. Arezzo is about 80 km southeast of Florence, at an elevation of 296 m above sea level. In 2011 the population was about 100,000....
"became a bishopric about 304, under St. Satyrus. St. Donatus
Donatus of Arezzo
Saint Donatus of Arezzo is the patron saint of Arezzo, and considered a bishop of the city.A Passio of Donatus' life was written by a bishop of Arezzo, Severinus; it is of questionable historicity. He calls Donatus a martyr, though Donatus is described as a bishop and confessor of the faith in...
, his successor, is patron of the cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle."
He should not be confused with Satyrus of Milan, the brother of Saint Ambrose.