Saint Datius of Milan
Also known as
- Dacius
- Dasius
- Dazio
Profile
Born to the nobility, a member of the Alliati family. Known for his learning and his personal piety. Bishop of Milan, Italy c.530. Ordered the history of the Church in Milan known as Historia Datiana. Imprisoned and exiled by Arian Ostrogoths for defending orthodox Christianity. Relocated to Constantinople where he supported Pope Vigilius against Emperor Justinian in the Three Chapters Controversy of 545. Attended the Council of Constantinople in 551 which condemned the Patriarch Mennas.
- 552 in Constantinople of natural causes
MLA Citation
- “Saint Datius of Milan“. CatholicSaints.Info. 21 September 2021. Web. 24 April 2024. <>