A portrait of St. Eusebius of Vercelli
St. Eusebius of Vercelli
c. 283 – 371
Feast
August 2 · IV c.
Patron of
Vercelli · Bishops · Defenders against Arianism
Order
Bishop / Confessor
First bishop of Vercelli (c. 283-371), Sardinian-born; introduced common life among his clergy, the model for canons regular. Exiled by Constantius II for refusing to condemn St. Athanasius at the Council of Milan in 355; staunch opponent of Arianism.
Life & Times
Born: c. 283 · Died: 371 · From: Italy / Vercelli.
Patronage
St. Eusebius of Vercelli is invoked as the patron of vercelli, bishops, defenders against arianism. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Eusebius of Vercelli, 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.