Amantius of Como [SEP] position held
Amantius of Como
Saint Amantius of Como () (died April 8, 448 AD) is venerated as the third bishop of Como. He was preceded by Felix of Como and Saint Provinus. He was succeeded by Saint Abundius. His feast day is 8 April.
Biography.
He was born in Canterbury, and served as an imperial dignitary before becoming a bishop. He was a relative of Theodosius II through his mother. He is credited with building the original Basilica of Sant'Abbondio outside of the city walls of
Tip. e Libreria Cattolica di Giovanni Grassi, 1896.
- Adriano Caprioli, Antonio Rimoldi, Luciano Vaccaro, Diocesi di Como, Brescia, Editrice La Scuola, 1986, .
External links.
- Sant' Amanzio di Como
- Saints.SQPN: Amantius of Como
- Catholic Online: Amantius of Como