Dathus
Italian saint and bishop
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Dathus or Datus was Bishop of Ravenna during the late 2nd century. He was elected to succeed the previous bishop Probus I when miraculously, a dove appeared above his head.
Died190
VeneratedinRoman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church
CanonizedPre-congregation
Feast3 July
Saint Dathus | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Ravenna | |
| Died | 190 |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Canonized | Pre-congregation |
| Feast | 3 July |
| Attributes | Dove |
According to Andreas Agnellus, his remains may have been kept in the Church of St. Probus in Classe, but this structure did not survive into Agnellus's day.[1][2]