Feast day · August 7

St. Donatus, Bishop of Arezzo

St. Donatus, Bishop of Arezzo

St. Donatus was a bishop of Arezzo, Italy, who lived in the 4th century AD. He was known for his piety, wisdom, and dedication to the Church. Donatus performed many miracles, including the healing of the blind and the lame. He was also a skilled orator and writer, and his writings on theology and philosophy are still studied today. Donatus is venerated as the patron saint of Arezzo and is invoked for protection against lightning and storms.

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