| Valerian of Abbenza | |
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| Bishop | |
| Born | 377, |
| Died | 457 |
| Feast | 15 December 28 November |
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Saint Valerian (377-457) was bishop of Abbenza in North Africa. He was martyred in 457 when he refused to surrender the sacred vessels of his church to the Vandals led by Arian king Geiseric. Valerian was driven out of the city and left to die of exposure.
Veneration
Saint Valerian's feast day is December 15.
References
- Jones, Terry. Valerian. Patron Saints Index. Retrieved on 2007-04-29.
- St. Valerian. Saints and Angels. Catholic Online. Retrieved on 2007-04-29.
