Portal:Catholic Church/Patron Archive/January 20

Pope Fabian (Latin: Fabianus) was the bishop of Rome from 10 January 236 until his death on 20 January 250, succeeding Anterus. A dove is said to have descended on his head to mark him as the Holy Spirit's unexpected choice to become the next pope. He was succeeded by Cornelius. (Full article...)
Prayer: Pope Saint Fabian, it's so easy to believe that peace means a life without conflict or suffering. Help us to see that the only true peace is the peace Christ brings. Never let us as a Church or as individual Christians choose to deny our beliefs simply to avoid an unpleasant situation. Amen

Attributes: Dove, Papal vestments, Papal tiara
Patronage: -
See also: Saint Sebastian; Eustochia Smeralda Calafato; Maria Cristina of the Immaculate Conception Brando