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Portrait of St. Prosdocimus, First Bishop of Padua

Saint of the day · Saturday, 7 November

St. Prosdocimus, First Bishop of Padua

Feast day 7 November

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A life of faith remembered today.

A little about St. Prosdocimus, First Bishop of Padua

Prosdocimus, whose name means “awaited or expected,” lived in the early years of the Church. He is said to have been appointed by St Peter as Bishop of Padua, where he is honoured as the city’s first Bishop. He is remembered for numerous miracles and wonders.