Calocerus
Calocerus († around 121) was an early bishop of Ravenna .
Calocerus is said to have been of Greek origin and was possibly stationed as a soldier in Brescia . Bishop Apollinaris is said to have converted him to Christianity and ordained a priest. He finally became the fourth successor to Apollinaris in the episcopate and is said to have died a martyr under Emperor Hadrian at the age of 100 , whereby his story of suffering is associated with that of Faustinus and Jovita .
Calocerus is venerated as a saint . His feast day is February 11th .
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Individual evidence
- ↑ Emanuele Borserini: San Calogero di Brescia . Santi e beati. April 30, 2009. Retrieved April 11, 2011.
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|---|---|
| SURNAME | Calocerus |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Ravenna, saint |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1st century |
| DATE OF DEATH | at 121 |