Severus of Ravenna

Saint Severus of Ravenna
Bishop of Ravenna
Born Ravenna, Roman Empire
Died circa 348
Venerated in Catholic Church
Western Orthodoxy
Canonized Pre-Congregation
Major shrine Pavio/Pavia (original)
Erfurt, Germany
Feast 1 February
Patronage Hatters

Saint Severus of Ravenna was a 4th century Bishop of Ravenna who attended the Council of Sardica in 344.[1]

He was ordained as a bishop due to his personal virtue and because of "the sign of a dove".[1]

His relics were relocated in 836.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "St. Severus of Ravenna".
  2. "Saint Severus of Ravenna". 31 January 2010.
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