Saint Paris
Saint Paris or Paris of Teano (Italian: San Paride di Teano) (d. 346) was ordained Bishop of Teano by Pope Sylvester I. His feast day is August 5.[1]
Many legends exist about him, but the only definite fact seems to be that he was a bishop of Teano.[2]
He was succeeded by Saint Amasius of Teano (d. 356).
The legends say that Paris was of Greek origin and was the apostle and first bishop of Teano. His miracles included killing a dragon near a spring, close to which Teano Cathedral was founded, which is dedicated to San Paride ad Fontem ("Saint Paris at the Spring"). It was at the request of the church authorities of Teano that his name was included in the Roman Martyrology.
References
- ^ http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=5226 accessed April 25, 2012
- ^ http://saints.sqpn.com/category/bishop-of-teano-italy/[permanent dead link] accessed April 25, 2012
Sources and external links
- Santiebeati.it: San Paride (in Italian)
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