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Chromatius’ father died when the boy was an infant, and he was raised by his mother and large family of older siblings. He was ordained in c.387. He attended the Synod of Aquileia, and worked for the strong denunciation of Arianism that resulted from the synod. He became the bishop of Aquileia in 388.
Chromatius worked for peace with invading troops led by Alaric, and provided aid to those who suffered by being in his path. He was an active correspondent with Saint Ambrose of Milan. He was a friend of Saint Jerome, who dedicated several works to him. He was influential in the translation of early Christian works into Latin for wider use. He financed Saint Jerome‘s translation of the Bible, and Rufinus’ translation of Eusebius’ Ecclesiastical History. He wrote several respected scripture commentaries, seventeen of which survive. He was a friend of Saint John Chrysostom, supporting him and writing on his behalf against the unjust accusations of Emperor Arcadius.
Born
- 4th century at Aquileia, Italy
Died
- 2 December 407 in Italy of natural causes
Canonized
- Pre-Congregation
Source: https://catholicsaints.info/saint-chromatius-of-aquileia/
