Paulinus of Antioch

For the fourth century bishop, see Paulinus II of Antioch.

Paulinus was an early Christian saint, who, along with a priest, deacon and soldier—all of whose names were forgotten through time—suffered martyrdom in 67.^[1]

Saint Paulinus of Antioch
Bishop of Lucca and Hieromartyr
Born	Antioch
Died	67
Venerated in	Eastern Orthodox Church Roman Catholic Church
Feast	12 July
Patronage	Lucca, Italy

Biography

According to Holy Tradition, Paulinus was born in the city of Antioch. Paulinus is believed to have been converted and sent by Peter, whom he met at Antioch, to Lucca. He is believed to be the first Bishop of Lucca.^[2]

Veneration

Paulinus is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church. His feast day is on 12 July.^[3]

Notes

1. Saint Paulinus of Antioch Archived 2009-01-15 at the Wayback Machine Patron Saints Index
2. St. Paulinus of Antioch Catholic Online
3. "Latin Saints of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Rome". www.orthodoxengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-08-14.