Petronius of Bologna
Saint Petronius | |
|---|---|
| Born | Unknown |
| Died | ca. 450 AD |
| Venerated in | All Christianity |
| Major shrine | Basilica di San Petronio, Bologna, Italy. |
| Feast | 4 October |
| Attributes | Depicted as a bishop holding a model of Bologna in his hand |
| Patronage | Bologna |
Petronius (Italian: Petronio) (died ca. 450 AD) was bishop of Bologna during the fifth century. He is a patron saint of the city. Born of a noble Roman family, he became a convert to Christianity and subsequently a priest. As bishop of Bologna, he built the Church of Santo Stefano.