Evasius
Evasius (Italian: Sant'Evasio; probably third century AD) is believed to have been a missionary and bishop of Asti, in north-west Italy. He was forced to flee to the great Padan forest known as the Selva Cornea, where he and numerous followers were beheaded by pagan, or alternatively by Arian enemies, in the area of what is now Casale Monferrato. He is venerated as a saint of the Roman Catholic Church and is the patron of a number of towns in Piedmont and Lombardy. His cult is liveliest at Casale, where his remains are conserved in the cathedral dedicated to him.
Saint Evasius | |
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Giovanni Martino Spanzotti, The saints Evasio (probably) and Peter Martyr. Oil on wood, c. 1595–1600. National Gallery, London. | |
| Born | 3rd, 4th, or 8th century AD in the area of Benevento, Italy |
| Died | 3rd, 4th, or 8th century AD near Casale Monferrato, Italy. |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Major shrine | Duomo of Casale Monferrato |
| Feast | December 1, 12 November |
| Attributes | Crozier and Mitre |
| Patronage | Bizzarone (CO), Casale Monferrato (AL), Pedrengo (BG), Rocchetta Palafea (AT) |
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