A portrait of St. Valerian of Abbenza
St. Valerian of Abbenza
d. 457
Feast
December 15 · V c.
Patron of
Exiled bishops · Confessors
Order
Bishop / Confessor
North African bishop (d. 457), of Abbenza in Numidia, exiled by the Arian Vandal king Genseric for refusing to surrender the church plate. Subject of a chapter of Victor of Vita's history of the Vandal persecution. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Died: 457 · From: North Africa / Tunisia.
Patronage
St. Valerian of Abbenza is invoked as the patron of exiled bishops, confessors. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Valerian of Abbenza, 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.