Paulinus of Antioch

For the fourth century bishop, see Paulinus, Bishop of Antioch.
Saint Paulinus
Bishop of Lucca and Martyr
Died 67
Venerated in Roman Catholic Church
Feast 12 July
Patronage Lucca, Italy

Saint Paulinus was an early Christian, who, along with a priest, deacon and soldier, -all of whose names were forgotten through time- suffered martyrdom in 67.[1] Paulinus is believed to have been converted and sent by St. Peter, whom he met at Antioch, to Lucca. He is believed to be the first Bishop of Lucca.[2]

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