Donatus of Muenstereifel
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Donatus of Muenstereifel is a catacomb saint whose relics are found in the Jesuit church in Bad Muenstereifel. He is widely venerated in the Rhine valley region of Germany and the Low Countries, and he is a patron saint of Buda and of protection against lightning. His relics were translated to Muenster Eifel in the 17th century from the Catacombs of Rome, where he had been originally buried.
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Saint Donatus | |
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Martyr | |
Born | c. 140 Rome |
Died | 173? |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church |
Major shrine | Bad Münstereifel, Germany |
Feast | 7 August; 30 June |
Attributes | Roman armor; lightning bolt; martyr's palm; grapevine |
Patronage | lightning; fire; storms; bakers; Budapest; |
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