Saint Mercurialis of Forli

Saint Mercurialis of ForliAlso known as

  • Mercuriale

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First bishop of Forlì, Italy. Worked to convert pagans and suppress Arianism, which led to him being depicted in art as killing a dragon. Attended the Council of Rimini in 359.

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  • leading, fighting or killing a dragon

MLA Citation

  • “Saint Mercurialis of Forli“. CatholicSaints.Info. 19 August 2022. Web. 29 March 2024. <>