Prosdocimus
Saint Prosdocimus | |
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Roman Catholic Church ,
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| Patronage | Padua |
Prosdocimus (Prosdecimus) of Padua (
bishop of Padua. Tradition holds that, being of Greek origin, he was sent from Antioch by 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.
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His tomb is situated at the basilica of
Santa Sofia
in the 11th century.
Prosdocimus is depicted in an altarpiece by Romanino, now in the Musei Civici di Padova, Padua. He holds the jug a water with which he baptized Justina.[1]
References
- ISBN 9788896680315
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