Our Lady of Guadalupe

Date: January, 8

Saint Severinus of Noricum is not to be confused with Severinus of Septempeda, bishop of San Severino Marche and brother of Saint Victorinus of Camerino. Severinus known as the “Apostle to Noricum”.

It has been speculated that he was born in either Southern Italy or in the Roman province of Africa. St. Severinus was a monk, hermit, and founder.

He labored to evangelize the region of Noricum (part of. modem Austria), establishing a number of monasteries along the Danube River near modern Vienna.

In his last years, he gave aid and comfort to the many refugees and victims of the invasion of the region by Attila and the Huns. He was known for his preaching and prophecies,

Severinus died on January 5. His relics were later carried to Naples. Italy, and enshrined in the Benedictine monastery of San Severino.