A portrait of St. Vitalis of Milan
St. Vitalis of Milan
d. c. 60 or 171, traditional
Feast
April 28 · II c.
Patron of
Ravenna · Milan · Martyrs · Fathers
Order
Martyr
Roman martyr at Ravenna and Milan (1st or 3rd century, traditional, dates uncertain), traditional husband of St. Valeria of Milan and father of Sts. Gervase and Protase; tortured to death at Ravenna. Patron with Valeria of Milanese family devotion; pre-Congregation; biography legendary.
Life & Times
Died: c. 60 or 171, traditional · From: Milan / Ravenna, Italy.
Patronage
St. Vitalis of Milan is invoked as the patron of ravenna, milan, martyrs, fathers. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Vitalis of Milan, 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.