Saint Birillus of Catania

Also known as

• Beryl
• Beryllus

Memorial

• 21 March

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Travelling companion of Saint Peter the Apostle. First bishop of Catania, Sicily, consecrated by Saint Peter.

Born

• Antioch

Died

• c.90 of natural causes

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation

Additional Information

• Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
• Catholic Online
• Heiligen 3s
• Kirken i Norge
• Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints
• Santi e Beati

MLA Citation

• “Saint Birillus of Catania“. Saints.SQPN.com. 20 March 2013. Web. 24 May 2013. <>