Pinytus
Pinytus (also: Pinitus ; † 180 ) was bishop of Knossos on Crete .
Pinytus is mentioned by Eusebius of Caesarea , who praises him for his piety. He is also venerated as a saint ; his feast day is October 10th.
literature
- Complete Lexicon of Saints. Volume 4. Augsburg 1875, p. 924 ( digitized version )
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Pinytus |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Pinitus |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Knossos and saint |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1st century or 2nd century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 180 |