Saint Adheritus
Saint Adheritus (also known as Adheretus or Adhemar; fl. 2nd–3rd century AD) is venerated as an early Bishop of Ravenna in northern Italy and one of the apostolic founders of the Church in that city. He appears in the ancient episcopal lists of Ravenna as one of its earliest bishops, and his veneration is part of the tradition of the apostolic succession of the see of Ravenna — which claimed an unbroken line of bishops from apostolic times.
Ravenna (Roman Ravenna) was an important city in the Roman Empire and became the capital of the Western Roman Empire in the fifth century and subsequently of the Ostrogothic Kingdom and the Byzantine Exarchate of Ravenna. Its church traced its foundation to the first century through the mission of Saint Apollinaris of Ravenna, the legendary first bishop of Ravenna and martyr, traditionally described as a disciple of Saint Peter. Adheritus is listed in the early episcopal succession of this see.
The historical documentation for Saint Adheritus is extremely limited and belongs primarily to local Ravennate episcopal tradition and the ancient martyrologies.
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| Saint Adheritus | |
|---|---|
| Feast Day | September 27 |
| Profession | Bishop of Ravenna |
| Rel. Affiliation | Early Christianity; Catholic Church |
| Patronage | Ravenna; Diocese of Ravenna-Cervia |
| Attributes | Bishop's vestments; crozier |
| Birthplace | Unknown (probably the Roman Empire) |
| Death Place | Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy |
| Cause of Death | Natural causes; confessor bishop |
| Primary Shrine | Ravenna, Italy |
| Liturgical Class | Not included |
| Historic Class | Not included |
Biography
Birth
The birth date and birthplace of Saint Adheritus cannot be confirmed from available historical sources.
Early Life
No details of the early life of Saint Adheritus are preserved in available historical sources.
Occupation
Saint Adheritus served as Bishop of Ravenna, succeeding in the early episcopal succession of that ancient see. He is listed among the bishops of Ravenna in the ancient episcopal tradition that traces the see's foundation to Saint Apollinaris, the legendary first bishop and martyr.
Vocation
Saint Adheritus's vocation was that of a bishop of the early Church in northern Italy, governing the Christian community of Ravenna in the second or third century.
Death
Saint Adheritus died in Ravenna, probably in the second or third century AD. He died as a confessor — not by martyrdom but in the pastoral service of his see.
Significant events
- Listed as one of the early bishops of Ravenna in the ancient episcopal succession.
- Venerated in the local tradition of Ravenna as a confessor bishop.
- Feast day September 27.
Significant locations
Legend
Birth location: None
Death location: Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Notable location: His episcopal see; one of the ancient bishops of Ravenna (Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy)
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Parishes
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Media
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Shrines
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List of shrines
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Canonization
Servant of God
Recognized by ancient local tradition in Ravenna.
Venerable
Not applicable.
Beatification
Not applicable.
Canonization
Recognized through ancient local tradition.
Miracles
No specific miracles attributed to Saint Adheritus have been formally documented.
Miracle for beatification
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Miracle for canonization
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Patronage
Saint Adheritus is venerated as a patron of Ravenna and the Diocese of Ravenna-Cervia.
Feast day
September 27
Veneration
Saint Adheritus is venerated in the local tradition of Ravenna and the Diocese of Ravenna-Cervia as one of the ancient apostolic bishops of that see.
Prayers
Authored
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Intercessory
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External links
References
- Ancient episcopal lists of Ravenna.
- Local Ravennate hagiographic tradition.