Valerius of Saragossa

Who was Valerius of Saragossa?

Saint Valerius of Saragossa is the patron saint of Saragossa. He was bishop of this city from 290 until his death. He assisted at the Council of Iliberis.

Vincent of Saragossa was a disciple, companion, as well as his deacon, and both Valerius and Vincent suffered imprisonment under Diocletian.

He was exiled to a place called Enet, near Barbastro, where Valerius died, and whence his relics were translated first to Roda, the head and arm being brought thence to Saragossa when that city had been reconquered. He may also have been killed at Saragossa.