Pomponius of Naples

Saint Pomponius
Bishop of Naples
Died 536
Venerated in Roman Catholic Church
Canonized Pre-congregation
Feast 30 April

Pomponius was Bishop of Naples, known for his opposition of Arianism. Theodoric the Great, ruled most of the Italian Peninsula, at the time at which Pomponius was the head of his see. Theodoric was known as an Arian, but Pomponius remained firm in his convictions.[1]

References

  1. St. Pomponius Catholic Online
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