Eusebius of Vercelli


Eusebius of Vercelli
The Virgin Mary in Glory with Archangel Gabriel, and Saints Eusebius of Vercelli (seated), Saint Sebastian, and Saint Roch, Sebastiano Ricci.
Bishop and Confessor
Bornc. 2 March 283[1]
Sardinia
Died1 August 371(371-08-01) (aged 88)
Vercelli, Piemonte
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church
Feast2 August; 15 December (General Roman Calendar 1602–1728); 16 December (General Roman Calendar 1729–1969)
PatronageVercelli

Eusebius of Vercelli (c. 2 March 283 – 1 August 371) was a bishop from Sardinia and is counted a saint. Along with Athanasius, he affirmed the divinity of Jesus against Arianism.

  1. ^ "Book of Martyrs," New York: Catholic Book Publishing Co., 1948