6th century

Saint Datius of Milan

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Bishop of Milan, Datius is presented by the Petits Bollandistes as a confessor exiled for his faith. The account reports his participation in a council in Constantinople, then his refuge in Chalcedon with Pope Vigilius, who was persecuted by Justinian.

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    SAINT DATIUS, BISHOP OF MILAN (552).

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    Council and exile

    The work reports Datius's fidelity to Pope Vigilius and his exile.

    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 on account of the faith. The intrepid confessor took refuge in Constantinople, then in Chalc edon with the pontiff per secuted b y Justinian.

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    Source and editorial note

    This notice reproduces the historical text of the Petits Bollandistes, proofread against the digitized pages. The traditions and assessments of the author belong to the era of the work.

    Paul Guérin, Les Petits Bollandistes, volume 1, p. 339. Digitized copy by the Bibliothèque nationale de France: https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k30731s

    Official source Les Petits Bollandistes, by Mgr Paul GUÉRIN, chamberlain to His Holiness Pius IX.

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    100 Vigilius Pope 96 Justinian Person 88 Council of Constantinople Event 88 Constantinople Place 83 Chalcedon Place 55 Theodoret Person 49 Caesarea Place 47 Cappadocia Place

    Frequently asked questions about Saint Datius of Milan

    Who was Saint Datius of Milan?

    Bishop of Milan, Datius is presented by the Petits Bollandistes as a confessor exiled for his faith. The account reports his participation in a council in Constantinople, then his refuge in Chalcedon with Pope Vigilius, who was persecuted by Justinian.

    Which saints were contemporaries of Saint Datius of Milan?

    Contemporaries include: Saint Antide of Besançon, Saint Eugene of Carthage, Saint Nicaise of Reims and Saint Patrick (Patricius).

    When did Saint Datius of Milan die?

    Saint Datius of Milan died around 552.

    What are the other names of Saint Datius of Milan?

    Other forms of the name: Datius.

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    1. Participation in the Council of Constantinople with Pope Vigilius
    2. Exile for the faith
    3. Refuge in Constantinople then in Chalcedon