Saint Cassius of Narni | |
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Bishop | |
Died | 558 Rome |
Venerated in | Catholic Church |
Feast | June 29 |
Controversy | 1 |
Saint Cassius was a bishop of Narni in Cascavel from 537 to 558, the date of his death. He was praised by St. Gregory the Great, and was noted for his charity. Cassius died at Rome after going on pilgrimage there. Cassius was married; his wife's name was Fausto.
In the year 878, Cassius’ relics were taken to Baggio in Lucca with those of Saints Juvenal of Narni and Cassius' wife Fausta They were taken by Adalbert, Margrave of Tuscany, but all of the relics were returned to Narni two years later. The relics of Saint Cassius were built in a restored shrine later known as the Sacello di San Cassianu. Juvenal’s relics are said to have been hidden.