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Venantius Fortunatus

St. Venantius Fortunatus was an Italian bishop and poet known for his beautiful hymns and devotion to God. His writings continue to enrich the liturgy and inspire worship.

Feast day
Dec 14
Known as
Bishop
Their life

Who they were

St. Venantius Fortunatus was an Italian bishop and poet known for his beautiful hymns and devotion to God. His writings continue to enrich the liturgy and inspire worship.

Known for

Remembered for

Venantius Fortunatus is honored in the Church as a bishop.

Feast day

Dec 14

Prayer

Pray with this saint

Venantius Fortunatus, pray for us — and help our family follow Christ as faithfully as you did. Amen.

For your family

For your household

Children love his hymns, which make prayer joyful and engaging for the whole family.

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Carry your family in prayer

Solua gives your family a simple, faithful rhythm of prayer — one unhurried moment at a time, for the people you carry by name.

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