Today, Wednesday February 22, the Catholic Church honors Saint Maximian of Ravenna.
He was appointed bishop by Emperor Justinian in the year 545 and consecrated by Pope Vigilius. However, he was not accepted by the Ravenese because of the humility of his cradle.
His passion for the Church led him to build numerous monuments and churches such as the construction of the Basilica of San Vital, a jewel of Byzantine art. He was also the first bishop in the West to bear the title of archbishop as head of a metropolitan diocese (546- 556). In addition, he became one of the most important figures in Italy in the sixth century.
His episcopate represented the golden age of the Church of Ravenna. He also turned out to be a great writer and author of a special edition of the Bible.
Saint Maximian also wrote a Sacramentary (missal) on which the Leonine was supposedly based shortly after.
Saint Maximian has been described as a pastor who welcomed everyone equally, including foreigners, the poor, and consoled those who suffered.
He died in Ravenna on February 22, 556, and his remains were entombed in the Basilica of San Andrés. In 1809 they were transferred to the city's cathedral.
The Catholic saints are the group of people recognized by the Church as saints or blessed on a specific date. The Roman Martyrology is the document that names and distributes in the calendar the almost 7,000 saints and blessed recognized by the Church.
The saints and saints are prominent men and women in the various religious traditions for their special relationships with the divinities or for a particular ethical elevation. While the consideration of blessed constitutes the third step on the path to canonization.
Today's saints day, February 22, also celebrates the following saint's days:
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