December 2
Saint Chromatius of Aquileia B (RM) +
Died c. 406. St. Chromatius was a priest who participated in the 381 Synod of Aquileia, which denounced Arianism. He was elected bishop of Aquileia (near Venice) in 388. Saint Jerome, his friend (yes, Jerome had a few of them), dedicated several books to him and called him the "most holy and learned of the bishops of Aquileia." St. Chromatius encouraged Rufinus, whom he had baptized, to translate Eusebius's Ecclesiastical History, and helped finance Jerome's translation of the Bible. Chromatius was unsuccessful in attempts to reconcile Jerome and Rufinus (well, not that many friends ), was a supporter of Saint John Chrysostom, was widely regarded as an outstanding scholar and prelate, and wrote several scriptural commentaries of which we still possess part of his commentary on St. Matthew (Benedictines, Delaney, Encyclopedia).
Eusebius, Marcellus, Aurelia, Pontian & Companions MM (RM)
Died c. 259. Roman martyrs under Valerian, who are called 'the Greek martyrs.' Eusebius, a priest; Marcellus, his deacon; Neon (10 years old) and Mary (13 years old) were beheaded; Martana was killed with her daughter Valeria; Adria and Friar Hippolytus scourged to death; Paulina died in the torture chamber; and Maximus was thrown into the Tiber. No details are available about the others (Benedictines, Encyclopedia).
Saint Evasius of Brescia B (RM)
Date unknown. First bishop of Brescia (Benedictines).
Saint Lupus of Verona B (RM)
Date unknown; in fact, the only things known about him are his name and that he was a bishop of Verona, Italy (Benedictines).
About Saints of the Day
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