Satyrus of Milan ( it, San Satiro) was the

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and Marcellina. He was born around 331 at

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, moved to

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with his family and was subsequently trained as a lawyer. Appointed

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to one of the Roman provinces, he resigned his post when Ambrose became

Archbishop of Milan The Archdiocese of Milan ( it, Arcidiocesi di Milano; la, Archidioecesis Mediolanensis) is a Latin Church ecclesiastical territory or archdiocese of the Catholic Church in Italy which covers the areas of Milan, Monza, Lecco and Varese. It has lon ...

in order to assume administration of the secular affairs of the archdiocese. He died unexpectedly at Milan in 378 and was eulogised by his brother with the funeral sermon, ''On the Death of a Brother'' (''De excessu fratris Satyri''). The church of Santa Maria presso San Satiro in Milan refers to him. He should not be confused with the bishop

Satyrus of Arezzo Saint Satyrus of Arezzo ( fl. 304 AD) is venerated as the first bishop of Arezzo. The ''Catholic Encyclopedia'' states that Arezzo "became a bishopric about 304, under St. Satyrus. St. Donatus, his successor, is patron of the cathedral of St. Pet ...

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Satyrus of Milan 331 births Year of birth uncertain 378 deaths 4th-century Christian saints

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