Domitian of Carantania
Domitian of Carantania or Domitian of Carinthia (German: Domitian von Kärnten, Slovene: Domicijan Koroški; died c. 802), also known as Domislav and Tuitianus, was a Slavic nobleman in the principality of Carantania (present-day Carinthia, Austria) during the reign of Charlemagne. He is regarded as the legendary founder of the Millstatt Abbey church and was venerated as a saint.
Blessed Domitian of Carantania | |
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Domitian depicted in a 1429 fresco, Millstatt Abbey Church | |
| Duke of Carantania | |
| Born | 8th century Carantania ? |
| Died | c. 802 Millstatt Carantania, Carolingian Empire (today: Carinthia, Austria) |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
| Major shrine | Sanctuary of Millstatt Abbey |
| Feast | 5 February |
| Attributes | with: sword, crown, idol in hands |
| Patronage | Carantania, Carinthia, Millstatt; parents who have lost children, calms the storm, cures the fever |
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