Cassius of Narni

Saint Cassius of Narni
Bishop
Died 558
Rome
Venerated in Roman Catholic Mass
Feast June 29

Saint Cassius is venerated as a saint. He was a bishop of Narni in Umbria from 537 to 558, the date of his death.[1] He was praised by St. Gregory the Great, and was noted for his charity.[1] Cassius died at Rome after going on pilgrimage there.[1] Cassius was married; his wife's name was Fausta.[2]

In the year 878, Cassius’ relics were taken to Basilica di San Frediano in Lucca with those of Saints Juvenal of Narni and Cassius' wife Fausta [3] They were taken by Adalbert, Margrave of Tuscany,[2] but all of the relics were returned to Narni two years later.[2][3] The relics of Saint Cassius were built in a restored shrine later known as the Sacello di San Cassio.[2] Juvenal’s relics are said to have been hidden.[2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 ? (n.d.). "St. Cassius". Catholic Online. Retrieved August 10, 2008.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 ? (n.d.). "Key to Umbria". ?. Retrieved August 10, 2008.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Caraffa, Filippo (22 Jun 2002). "San Giovanale di Narni". Santi e Beati. Retrieved August 10, 2008.

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