Amantius of Como
SaintApril 8 · †448
Amantius of Como († 448, Como) — Saint, Catholic priest. Feast day: 8 April.
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Amantius of Como was a fifth-century Catholic bishop who served as the third leader of the diocese in Como. Born in Canzo, he succeeded Provinus and was followed in his office by Abundius. According to local tradition, he established the original Basilica of Sant'Abbondio outside the city walls to protect relics of Peter and Paul that he had transported from Rome. He died in Como on April 8, 448.