ST. JIULIUS I, POPE, ST. ZENO, BISHOP OF VERONA, ST. JOSEPH MOSCATI, PHYSICIAN OF NAPLES, April 12

ST. JIULIUS I, POPE

On 6 Feb., 337, Julius, son of Rustics and a native of Rome, was elected pope. His pontificate is chiefly celebrated for his judicious and firm intervention in the Arian controversies, about which we have abundant sources of information.St. Julius, Roman Catholic elected Pope to succeed Pope St. Mark on February 6, 337. Feastday: April 12

ST. ZENO, BISHOP OF VERONA

Zeno (d. 371) + Bishop of Verona, Italy, theological writer. A native of Africa, he was named bishop in 362 and proved an ardent opponent of Arianism. He also promoted discipline among the clergy and in liturgical life, built a cathedral, and founded a convent. April 12

ST. JOSEPH MOSCATI, PHYSICIAN OF NAPLES

1. Celebrated physician of Naples, Italy, noted for medical research. Joseph gave his wages and skills to caring for the sick and the poor and was a model of piety and faith. He was beatified in 1975 and canonized in 1987. April 12

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