Syrus of Genoa
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| Saint Syrus of Genoa | |
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| Died | ~381 AD |
| Feast | June 29; July 7 (translation of his relics; in Genoa) |
| Patronage | Genoa |
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Saint Syrus of Genoa ((Italian) San Siro) (d. June 29, 381) was a priest and later the bishop of Genoa during the fourth century. Born at Struppa, he had a reputation for holiness and zeal. He died at an advanced age of natural causes and was buried in the city. He is the main patron of the city of Genoa.
[edit] Veneration
St. Lawrence Cathedral, founded probably in the 5th or 6th century AD, was originally dedicated to Syrus. Later a church devoted to the Twelve Apostles was built, which was in turn flanked and replaced by a new cathedral dedicated to St. Lawrence martyr, in Romanesque style.
[edit] References
- Google Answers on Sirus of Genoa
- (Italian) San Siro di Genova
- Orthodox Europe entry on Cyrus of Genoa
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