Eleuchadius (died 112) is a 2nd-century Christian saint venerated by the

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Churches. He served as the third

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philosopher who was converted to Christianity by Apollinaris. He succeeded Adheritus as bishop of Ravenna in 100 and held the position for 12 years. He died in 112 and was buried outside the walls of

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near

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, but his remains were later relocated to the Basilica of San Michele Maggiore in

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References

External links

St. Eleuchadius - Catholic Online

Saint Eleuchadius - Saint of the Day - February 14
1st-century births 112 deaths Saints from Roman Greece Saints from Roman Italy 2nd-century Christian saints 2nd-century Italian bishops 1st-century Romans 2nd-century Romans Bishops of Ravenna Roman Ravenna {{Saint-stub