Domitian of Huy

Domitian of Huy (Latin: Domitianus; also, of Maestricht) was a Gaulish bishop of the sixth century who is noted for both his generosity and writings against heresy. He is venerated as a saint.

For other uses, see Domitian (disambiguation).

Saint Domitian of Huy
Bishop of Tongeren
Born	6th century somewhere within the Kingdom of the Franks
Died	7 May 560
Venerated in	Eastern Orthodox Church Roman Catholic Church
Feast	7 May
Patronage	fever; Huy, Belgium

Life

Domitian was the bishop of Tongeren, now in modern-day Belgium. He was present at the Council of Clermont (535).[1] Domitian is notable for speaking out convincingly against heretics, especially at the Fifth Council of Orléans in 549.[2]

He encouraged the development of polemic against heresy in the early church, and worked to evangelize the Meuse Valley. He is occasionally referred to as the Apostle of the Meuse Valley for his efforts there.

Domitian also constructed churches and hospices in order to care for people spiritually and physically. He was well known for his generosity, as well as his ability to procure money via fund-raising, a talent that once helped to ease a famine in his bishopric.[2]

Veneration

Domitian's relics are kept and venerated at Huy, Belgium, the city of which he is now the patron saint. He is also invoked against fevers.

References

1. Jones, David Rice. "Domitianus, St.", A Dictionary of Christian Biography, (William Smith, ed.), J. Murray, 1877
2. "St. Domitian of Huy", Catholic Review, Archdiocese of Baltimore

Sources

• Jones, Terry. "Saint Domitian of Huy". Saints.SQPN.com. Retrieved 2012-03-01.
• Rabenstein, Katherine (August 1999). "Domitian of Huy". Saint of the Day, May 7: Domitian of Huy. Archived from the original on February 6, 2007. Retrieved 2012-03-01.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)