Saint Damian the Missionary

Also known as

• Derivianus

Memorial

• 26 May
• 3 January on some calendars

Profile

Second century missionary from Rome, Italy to the British Isles, sent by Pope Saint Eleutherius at the request of King Lucius. Apparently worked in south Wales to judge by the churches dedicated to him.

Died

• relics enshrined at Glastonbury Abbey

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation

Additional Information

• Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
• Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints

MLA Citation

• “Saint Damian the Missionary“. Saints.SQPN.com. 6 May 2013. Web. 18 June 2013. <>