Venerius the Hermit
Venerius | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 560 Palmaria island |
| Died | 630 Tino island |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church |
| Feast | 13 September |
| Attributes | Monk's habit, raven (legendary) |
| Patronage | Gulf of La Spezia, lighthouse keepers |
Saint Venerius ((in Italian) San Venerio) (ca. 560–630) was a monk and hermit. He is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church and is the patron saint of the Gulf of La Spezia and, as of 1961, the patron saint of lighthouse keepers. Traditions concerning him are very uncertain.