Valerian o Abbenza

Saunt Valerian (A.D. 377 − 457) wis bishop o Abbenza in North Africae. He wis mairtyrt in 457 whan he refuisit tae gie the blissit vessels o his kirk owre tae the Vandals led bi Arian King Genseric. Valerian wis hurlt oot the ceity an left tae dee fae exposure.

Veneration

Saunt Valerian's feast day is 15 December.

References

• Jones, Terry. "Valerian". Patron Saints Index. Archived frae the original on 22 Mairch 2007. Retrieved 29 Apryle 2007.
• "St. Valerian". Saints and Angels. Catholic Online. Retrieved 29 Apryle 2007.