A portrait of St. Severin of Noricum
St. Severin of Noricum
c. 410 – 482
Feast
January 8 · V c.
Patron of
Austria · Prisoners · Vineyards · Famine relief
Order
Monk / Missionary
Eastern monastic missionary in the Danube provinces (c. 410-482), of unknown but probably Eastern origin who appeared in Noricum (modern Austria) in the 450s during the collapse of Roman authority and led the Romance-speaking Christian remnant through famine and barbarian incursions. "Apostle of Noricum." Subject of a Vita by his disciple Eugippius. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Born: c. 410 · Died: 482 · From: Austria / Bavaria.
Patronage
St. Severin of Noricum is invoked as the patron of austria, prisoners, vineyards, famine relief. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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