Daniel of Padua

Saint Daniel of Padua
Bronze sculpture of Daniel of Padua from the doors of the Basilica of St. Anthony
Bornunknown
Died168
Venerated inCatholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
FeastJanuary 3
Attributesdepicted as a deacon holding a towel and laver
Patronageinvoked by women whose husbands are at war

Saint Daniel of Padua (died 168 AD) is venerated as the deacon of Saint Prosdocimus, the first Bishop of Padua.

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