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3 unusual facts about Saint Paternian


Paternion

Settled since the Hallstatt culture, the place was first mentioned as St. Paternianus in a 1296 deed, named after Saint Paternian, the Bishop of Fano, as the area south of the Drava then belonged to the Patriarchate of Aquileia.

Saint Paternian

According to one legend, the inhabitants of Fano competed with those of Cervia for the body of the saint.

Miracles were reported at his tomb and his cult spread rapidly.



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