Prosper of Reggio
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For the 14th-century Augustinian hermit, see Prosper of Reggio Emilia (theologian).
Prosper of Reggio (Italian: San Prospero; died 25 June c. 466) is an Italian saint. Tradition holds that he was a bishop of Reggio Emilia for twenty-two years. Little is known of his life, but documents attest that he was indeed bishop of Reggio Emilia in the fifth century.[1]
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Saint Prosper of Reggio | |
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Died | c. 466 AD |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
Major shrine | Reggio Emilia |
Feast | 25 June; 24 November (Reggio Emilia) |
Attributes | Book; model of Reggio Emilia; episcopal dress |
Patronage | Reggio Emilia |
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Remembered for his sense of charity, he is the patron saint of Reggio Emilia, although its cathedral is not dedicated to him. Instead, the church of San Prospero, which Prosper himself had built and dedicated to Saint Apollinaris, commemorates his episcopate. He died at Reggio Emilia.