Faustinus of Brescia

This article is about the 4th-century saint. For other saints with this name, see Saint Faustinus (disambiguation).
Faustinus of Brescia
Bishop of Brescia
Born 4th century
Died c. 381
Feast 16 February

Saint Faustinus (died 381 AD) was bishop of Brescia from c. 360, succeeding Saint Ursicinus. His feast day is 16 February.

Tradition claims that he was a descendant of Saints Faustinus and Jovita, and that he compiled the Acts of these two martyrs.

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