Amantius of Como

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name=Amantius of Como
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death_date=8 April 448
feast_day=8 April
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Saint Amantius of Como ( _it. Sant'Amanzio di Como) (d. April 8, 448 AD) is venerated as the third bishop of Como. He was preceded by Felix of Como and Saint Provinus. He was succeeded by Saint Abundius. His feast day is 8 April.

Biography

He was born in Canterbury, [http://www.santiebeati.it/dettaglio/48900 "Sant' Amanzio di Como", Santi Beati] it icon] and served as an imperial dignitary before becoming a bishop. He was a relative of Theodosius II through his mother. He is credited with building the original Basilica of Sant'Abbondio outside of the city walls of Como. The basilica was built to house several relics associated with Saint Peter and Saint Paul, which Amantius had brought from Rome.

Veneration

His relics were preserved at Sant'Abbondio until July 2, 1590, when they were transferred to the Chiesa del Gesù in Como. The relics were later transferred to the church of San Fedele in Como, where they remain today.

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External links

* [http://www.santiebeati.it/dettaglio/48900 Sant' Amanzio di Como] it icon

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NAME=Amantius of Como
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