Paulinus of Antioch

Saint

Paulinus
Bishop of Lucca and Martyr
Died 67
Venerated in Eastern Orthodox Church
Roman Catholic Church
Feast 12 July
Patronage Lucca, Italy

Paulinus was an early Christian, who, along with a priest, deacon and soldier—all of whose names were forgotten through time—suffered martyrdom in 67. Paulinus is believed to have been converted and sent by Peter, whom he met at Antioch, to Lucca. He is believed to be the first Bishop of Lucca.