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Simplician
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Simplician (Latin: Simplicianus; Italian: Simpliciano) was Bishop of Milan from 397 to 400 or 401 AD. He is honoured as a Saint in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches and his feast day is August 14.[1]
Quick Facts Appointed, Term ended ...
Simplician | |
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Archbishop of Milan | |
![]() Relief tondo of Saint Simplician | |
Appointed | 397 AD |
Term ended | 400 or 401 |
Predecessor | Ambrose |
Successor | Venerius |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 320 |
Died | 400 or 401 |
Sainthood | |
Feast day | August 14 |
Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church Roman Catholic Church |
Shrines | Basilica of St. Simplician |
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