Valerian o Abbenza

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(Reguidit frae St. Valerian)

Saunt Valerian (A.D. 377457) wis bishop o Abbenza in North Africae. He wis mairtyrt in 457 whan he refuisit tae gie the blissit vessels o his kirk owre tae the Vandals led bi Arian King Genseric. Valerian wis hurlt oot the ceity an left tae dee fae exposure.

Veneration[eedit | eedit soorce]

Saunt Valerian's feast day is 15 December.

References[eedit | eedit soorce]

  • Jones, Terry. "Valerian". Patron Saints Index. Archived frae the original on 22 Mairch 2007. Retrieved 29 Apryle 2007.
  • "St. Valerian". Saints and Angels. Catholic Online. Retrieved 29 Apryle 2007.