Prosdocimus
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Saint Prosdocimus of Padua (d. November 7, ca. 100 AD) is venerated as the first bishop of Padua. Tradition holds that, being of Greek
origin, he was sent from Antioch
by Saint Peter the Apostle. He is thus often depicted in art with this Apostle. The cathedral at Feltre
is dedicated to him and Saint Peter the Apostle, and the artist Il Pordenone
(c. 1483 - 1539) created a work depicting Prosdocimus with Peter.
He evangelized the region and is said to have founded the parish church at Isola Vicentina
.
His tomb is situated at the basilica
of Santa Giustina at Padua. The chapel dedicated to him there was built over his tomb outside the walls of Padua. The church also once contained the relics of Prosdocimus's deacon
, Saint Daniel
, though these were moved to the Paduan church of Santa Sofia in the 11th century.
Greeks
The Greeks, also known as the Hellenes , are a nation and ethnic group native to Greece, Cyprus and neighboring regions. They also form a significant diaspora, with Greek communities established around the world....
origin, he was sent from Antioch
Antioch
Antioch on the Orontes was an ancient city on the eastern side of the Orontes River. It is near the modern city of Antakya, Turkey.Founded near the end of the 4th century BC by Seleucus I Nicator, one of Alexander the Great's generals, Antioch eventually rivaled Alexandria as the chief city of the...
by Saint Peter the Apostle. He is thus often depicted in art with this Apostle. The cathedral at Feltre
Feltre
Feltre is a town and comune of the province of Belluno in Veneto, northern Italy. A hill town in the southern reaches of the province, it is located on the Stizzon River, about 4 km from its junction with the Piave, and 20 km southwest from Belluno...
is dedicated to him and Saint Peter the Apostle, and the artist Il Pordenone
Il Pordenone
Il Pordenone, byname of Giovanni Antonio de' Sacchis , was an Italian painter of the Venetian school, active during the Renaissance. Vasari, his main biographer, identifies him as Giovanni Antonio Licinio.-Biography:...
(c. 1483 - 1539) created a work depicting Prosdocimus with Peter.
He evangelized the region and is said to have founded the parish church at Isola Vicentina
Isola Vicentina
Isola Vicentina is a small town and comune in the Italian province of Vicenza in the Veneto region. Its population is around 9,000.-History:Numerous archeological finds from various epochs bear witness to the ancient past of Isola Vicentina...
.
His tomb is situated at the basilica
Basilica
The Latin word basilica , was originally used to describe a Roman public building, usually located in the forum of a Roman town. Public basilicas began to appear in Hellenistic cities in the 2nd century BC.The term was also applied to buildings used for religious purposes...
of Santa Giustina at Padua. The chapel dedicated to him there was built over his tomb outside the walls of Padua. The church also once contained the relics of Prosdocimus's deacon
Deacon
Deacon is a ministry in the Christian Church that is generally associated with service of some kind, but which varies among theological and denominational traditions...
, Saint Daniel
Daniel of Padua
Saint Daniel of Padua is venerated as the deacon of Saint Prosdocimus, the first bishop of Padua. Said to have been of Jewish extraction, he aided Prosdocimus, who evangelized northeastern Nava...
, though these were moved to the Paduan church of Santa Sofia in the 11th century.