Leucius of Brindisi
Leucius of Brindisi († in the 2nd or 5th century in Brindisi ) was an early bishop of Brindisi and a saint .
In the Vita it is handed down that Leucius originally came from Alexandria and then traveled to Brundusium (Brindisi) for missionary work, where he became a bishop, converted numerous people and died around 180 under Emperor Commodus . A later confusion with another Leucius, who was also born in Alexandria and came to Brindisi, but who did not live until the 4th or 5th century is also possible. The late dating, which is also represented on the website of the Archdiocese of Brindisi , does not fit the myth of the diocese's founder.
The spread of the cult is attested by Gregory I , centers of worship were under the rule of the Longobards Canosa , Trani and Benevento .
The day of remembrance of Leucius is January 11th .
Web links
- http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=4267
- http://www.orthodoxengland.org.uk/s2centy.htm
- Entry in Santi e beati (Italian, late 4th, early 5th century)
- Complete Lexicon of Saints 1858
Individual evidence
- ↑ BHL 4894-4898b. The oldest manuscripts date from the 11th century.
- ^ Arcidiocesidi Brindisi-Ostuni. Ufficio per i beni culturali ecclesiastici
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Leucius of Brindisi |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Brindisi and saint |
| DATE OF BIRTH | between 2nd century and 5th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | around 180 or 5th century |
| Place of death | Brindisi |