Gaudentius of Novara

Saint Gaudentius of Novara
Gaudentius, on a glass of Basilica di San Vittore (Intra)
BornIvrea
Diedearly 5th century
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church, Orthodox Church
Feast22 January

Saint Gaudentius (fl. end of 4th century-early 5th century) was a bishop of Novara, considered the first of that city. Tradition states that he was born to a pagan family at Ivrea, and was then converted to Christianity by Eusebius of Vercelli. Some sources say that Eusebius ordained Gaudentius a priest, and that Gaudentius was sent to Novara by Eusebius to assist a Christian priest named Laurence (Laurentius) there.

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