A portrait of St. Barbatian
St. Barbatian
d. c. 5th century
Feast
December 31 · V c.
Patron of
Ravenna, Italy · Priests · Confessors
Order
Priest / Confessor
Priest born in Antioch who came to Italy and served as spiritual director to Empress Galla Placidia at Ravenna. Honored as one of the principal confessors of Ravenna. Feast December 31.
Life & Times
Died: c. 5th century · From: Antioch / Ravenna, Italy.
Patronage
St. Barbatian is invoked as the patron of ravenna, italy, priests, confessors. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Barbatian, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.