Valerian of Abbenza

Deceased Person

0377 – 0457

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Who was Valerian of Abbenza?

Saint Valerian was bishop of Abbenza in North Africa. He was martyred in 457 when he refused to surrender the sacred vessels of his church to the Vandals led by Arian king Geiseric. Valerian was driven out of the city and left to die of exposure.

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0377
Died
0457

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on July 23, 2013

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