Valerian of Abbenza

Valerian of Abbenza
Bishop
Born	377
Died	457
Feast	15 December 28 November

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. http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/stv81bw.htm. Retrieved 2007-04-29.
"St. Valerian". Saints and Angels. Catholic Online. http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=1917. Retrieved 2007-04-29.

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Name	Valerian Of Abbenza
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Date of birth	377
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Date of death	457
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