Saint Fridianus | |
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 Fridianus draws the new course of the river Serchio. By Amico Aspertini Chapel of the Cross, Basilica di San Frediano, Lucca. | |
| Bishop of Lucca | |
| Born | Ulster, Ireland |
| Died | 588 AD Lombard Kingdom, Italy |
| Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church Roman Catholic Church |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
| Feast | March 18 |
| Attributes | rake, hoe |
Fridianus (Italian: San Frediano, also Frigidanus, Frigidian, Frigianu), was an Irish prince and hermit, fl. 6th century. Tradition names him as a son of King Ultach of Ulster. He later migrated to Italy, where he was appointed as Bishop of Lucca. The Basilica of San Frediano in the city is dedicated to him, as are churches in Florence.