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Paulinus of Nola

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Paulinus of Nola (; Latin: Paulinus Nolanus; also anglicized as Pauline of Nola; c. 354 – 22 June 431) born Pontius Meropius Anicius Paulinus, was a Roman poet, writer, senator, and bishop. He attained the ranks of suffect consul (c. 377) and governor of Campania, (c. 380 – c. 381) but, prompted by the counsels of his Hispanic wife Therasia of Nola and by the assassination of the emperor Gratian, abandoned his career and was baptized as a Christian. Later, probably after Therasia's death, he became bishop of Nola in Campania. While there, he wrote poems in honor of his predecessor Saint Felix and corresponded with other Christian leaders throughout the empire. He is credited with the introduction of bells to Christian worship and helped resolve the disputed election of Pope Boniface I.

Saint Paulinus of Nola Bishop and Confessor Born22 June 354 Burdigala, Gallia Aquitania, Roman Empire Died22 June 431 (aged 76–77) Nola in Campania, the Praetorian prefecture of Italy, Western Roman Empire Venerated in Anglican Communion Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church Oriental Orthodox Churches Feast Anglican tradition: 22 June (memorial) Catholicism: 22 June Eastern Orthodoxy: 23 January; and 22 June Oriental Orthodox Churches: 8 September[1] Paulinus of Nola (; Latin: Paulinus Nolanus; also anglicized as Pauline of Nola;[2] c. 354 – 22 June 431) born Pontius…

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