Saint Julius of Novara

Also known as: Giulio
Memorial: 31 January
Profile: Priest. He and his brother Julian, a deacon, had a mission, assigned by emperor Theodosius, to convert pagan temples into Christian churches.
Died: c.390 of natural causes
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Representation: old priest holding a staff and sailing on his cloak to Isola Giulio over Lake Maggiore, which is full of serpents
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