Saint Fortunatus the Philosopher

Memorial

• 18 June

Profile

Bishop driven from the north of Italy by the Lombards, settling near Chelles, France. Known for the depth of both his education and his personal piety.

Died

• c.569 of natural causes

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation

Additional Information

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

MLA Citation

• “Saint Fortunatus the Philosopher“. Saints.SQPN.com. 5 May 2013. Web. 24 May 2013. <>