Saint Datius of Milan
Bishop of Milan in the 6th century, Saint Datius is renowned for his exile and fidelity to the faith during the persecutions of Emperor Justinian. He accompanied Pope Vigilius to Constantinople and the Council of Chalcedon.
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SAINT DATIUS, BISHOP OF MILAN (552).
Council and exile
Saint Datius participated in the Council of Constantinople and accompanied Pope Vigilius into exile in Chalcedon to flee the persecutions of Emperor Justinian.
Saint Datius attended the council held in Constantinople by Pope Vigil ius, in which Theodoret, Bishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia, was deposed; he is more famous for having been exiled for the sake of the faith. The intrepid confessor took refuge in Constantinople, then in Cha lcedon wit h the pontiff p ersecuted by Justinian.
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Who was Saint Datius of Milan?
Bishop of Milan in the 6th century, Saint Datius is renowned for his exile and fidelity to the faith during the persecutions of Emperor Justinian. He accompanied Pope Vigilius to Constantinople and the Council of Chalcedon.
Which saints were contemporaries of Saint Datius of Milan?
Contemporaries include: Saint Remigius (Apostle of the Franks), Saint Antide of Besançon, Saint Eugene of Carthage and Saint Nicaise of Reims.
When did Saint Datius of Milan die?
Saint Datius of Milan died around 600.
What are the other names of Saint Datius of Milan?
Other forms of the name: Datius.
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- Participation in the Council of Constantinople with Pope Vigilius
- Exile for the faith
- Refuge in Constantinople then in Chalcedon