Saint Matronian | |
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 Madonna and Child and Saint Matronianus (detail). 15th century (the Madonna) and 16th century (Saint Matronianus) fresco in the nave of San Nazaro Maggiore in Milan. | |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | December 14 |
Matronian(us) (Italian : San Matroniano) was a hermit of Milan. It is recorded that Ambrose enshrined Matronian's relics in the church of San Nazaro Maggiore in Milan.
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