Saint Calimerius
Saint Calimerius (also Calimero; died c. 190 AD in Milan, Lombardy, Italy) was an early Bishop of Milan and martyr, traditionally regarded as the third bishop of Milan after Saint Barnabas and Saint Anathalon. He is venerated as one of the founding saints of the Church of Milan. His feast day is July 31.
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| Saint Calimerius | |
|---|---|
| Feast Day | July 31 |
| Profession | Bishop of Milan (c. 3rd Bishop); martyr |
| Rel. Affiliation | Archdiocese of Milan |
| Patronage | Milan (in part); early martyrs |
| Attributes | Bishop's vestments; palm of martyrdom; well (symbol of his martyrdom) |
| Birthplace | Nicomedia, Asia Minor (traditional) |
| Death Place | Milan, Lombardy, Italy |
| Cause of Death | Martyrdom; thrown into a well |
| Liturgical Class | Not included (universal calendar); observed in Archdiocese of Milan |
| Historic Class | Not included |
Biography
Saint Calimerius is venerated as the third Bishop of Milan in the ancient Ambrosian tradition. He is said to have come from the East, possibly Nicomedia, and was appointed by the Apostle Barnabas himself in the earliest tradition. He governed the Church of Milan in the second century and was martyred during the persecutions, his body thrown into a well. He died around 190 AD and is commemorated on July 31.
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Birth location: Nicomedia, Asia Minor (traditional)
Death location: Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Notable location: His episcopal see as Bishop of Milan (Milan, Lombardy, Italy)
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Feast day
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Saint Calimerius is venerated in the Archdiocese of Milan with a feast day on July 31.
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