Syrus of Pavia

Syrus ( Italian: San Siro ) ( † probably in the 4th century in Pavia ) was the first recorded bishop of Pavia; the legend dates it in the 1st century and brings him with the Holy Hermagoras in conjunction.

Life and work

The written in the 14th century treatise De laudibus Papiae sees Syrus the boy, who was Christ's five loaves of bread that this increased in 5000 loaves (Jn 6,9 EU). A native of the 8th century legend makes him a disciple of Hermagoras, who was a disciple of Peter, and first bishop of Aquileia. Hermagoras have Syrus, together with Juventius to Pavia (then Ticinum Papiae ) sent where Syrus bishop had become.

Its effectiveness is said to have extended as far as Lorch. He had consecrated the Holy Chrysanthus and Fortunatus priests and determined Juventius and Pompey to his successors in the episcopate. In fact, the bishop lists for Syrus of Pavia, Pompey and Enventius call as the first bishops of the city, but they date back to the 4th, not in the 1st century, so here there is probably a later early dating to the bishopric of a more venerable age and connect to to give the apostles.

The relics of Syrus are kept at the Cathedral of Pavia since the 9th century. You are there in a glass shrine dedicated to him the altar. After Syrus numerous churches in Italy are named, even today's San Siro Stadium in Milan wearing a long time the name San Siro.

Memorial of Syrus is December 9.