Saint Costanzo of Capri
Also known as
- Costantio
- Constantius
- Antonii de Ripolis
Profile
Wandering bishop who preached against heresies in southern Italy, arriving on the island of Capri c.739 where he settled to lead the church there.
Born
- in Italy as Antonii de Ripolis
- 8th century near Marina Grande, Capri, Italy
- interred in a barrel
- basilica built in his honour near his burial spot
- some relics enshrined in a reliquary in the church of San Stefano in Capri
- some relics enshrined in a reliquary in the crypt of Saint William at Montevergine, Italy
- Capri, Italy (at least since the end of the 10th century when his intervention was asked to fend of invading Saracens)
MLA Citation
- “Saint Costanzo of Capri“. CatholicSaints.Info. 10 May 2016. Web. 8 June 2024. <>