Piatus of Tournai
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Piatus of Tournai (also Piaton, Platon, Piat, Piato) (died c. 286) was a Belgian saint. He was a native of Benevento, Italy, and is traditionally said to have been sent by the pope to evangelize the cities of Chartres and Tournai. Tradition also states that he was ordained by Dionysios the Areopagite. He was martyred under Maximian by having the top of his skull sliced off. He may be recognized in depictions holding the sliced portion of his skull. Eligius later discovered Piatus' relics and made a reliquary for them.[1]
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VeneratedinRoman Catholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
Saint Piatus | |
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Statue of Saint Piatus in Anstaing | |
| Hieromartyr | |
| Born | c. 3rd century Benevento, Italy |
| Died | c. 286 Tournai, Belgium[1] |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
| Feast | October 1 |
| Attributes | holding top part of his skull |
| Patronage | Tournai |
Some of his relics can be found at Chartres Cathedral.[2]
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Church of Saint-Piat, Tournai
Chapel of Saint-Piat, Chartres Cathedral
Stained-glass window of Saint-Piat in Chartres Cathedral
