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Severus of Naples
About this person
Wikipedia SummarySaint Severus was a bishop of Naples during the 4th and 5th centuries. He is considered the eleventh legitimate Catholic bishop of Naples, and the twelfth overall, succeeding Maximus. His episcopate ran from February 363 to April 29, 409, the traditional date of his death. Between the episcopates of Maximus and Severus, Zosimus, an Arian was established as Bishop, who was condemned as heretical by the Catholic Church.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
November 30, 300
Naples
Date of death
January 1, 400
Naples
Citizenship
Ancient Rome
Occupations & fields
presbyterbishop
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