Satyrus of Milan

Saint Satyrus of Milan

Right-side nave of Sant'Ambrogio basilica in Milan, Italy. Saint Bartholomew and Saint Satyrus baroque-style chapel. It preserves the relics of Satyrus.
Born Trier, Germany
Died 378
Milan, Italy
Venerated in Roman Catholic Church
Major shrine Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, Milan
Feast September 17
Patronage sacristans of the Archdiocese of Milano[1]

Saint Satyrus of Milan (Italian: San Satiro) was the confessor and brother of Saints Ambrose and Marcellina. He was born at Trier, Germany, moved to Rome with his family and was subsequently trained as a lawyer.

Appointed prefect to one of the Roman provinces, he resigned his post when Ambrose became Archbishop of Milan in order to assume administration of the secular affairs of the archdiocese.

He died unexpectedly at Milan in 378 and was eulogised by his brother with the funeral sermon, On the Death of a Brother (De excessu fratris Satyri). The church of Santa Maria presso San Satiro in Milan refers to him.[1]

He should not be confused with the bishop Satyrus of Arezzo.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "San Satiro". Santiebeati.it. 2012-09-15. Retrieved 2015-03-02.

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