Paulinus I of Aquileia

Roman Catholic archbishop
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroRoman Catholic archbishop
PlacesItaly
Priest
Work fieldReligion
Gender
Male
Religion:Catholic church
Death571Grado, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
The details

Biography

Paulinus I was the first Patriarch of Aquileia, serving from 557 to 571.

Background

When he took over the see was in schism with Rome. When the Lombards invaded northern Italy in 568, Paulinus fled Aquileia with his treasures, as had the other Archbishop in schism with Rome, Honoratus of Milan. Paulinus transferred his see to Grado, a small island opposite Aquileia, which was still controlled by the Byzantines, but retained the title of Patriarch of Aquileia. He died soon after arriving in Grado.

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