Saint Eusebius of Cremona

Memorial

• 5 March

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After hearing Saint Jerome speak in Rome, Italy, Eusebius accompanied the translator to the Holy Land. Made the pilgrimage with Saint Paula and Saint Eustochium, and lived in Bethlehem. Raised funds in Dalmatia and Italy to fund a hostel for poor pilgrims, and donated the proceeds from the sale of his own property in Cremona, Italy. Abbot in Bethlehem.

Born

• at Cremona, Italy

Died

• c.423 of natural causes

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation