Domitian of Huy (; also, of Maastricht) was a Gaulish bishop of the sixth century who is noted for both his generosity and writings against heresy. He is venerated as a saint.
Life Domitian was chosen bishop of Tongeren, but later moved his seat to Maastricht. He was present at the Council of Clermont (535).Jones, David Rice. "Domitianus, St.", A Dictionary of Christian Biography, (William Smith, ed.), J. Murray, 1877 Domitian is notable for speaking out convincingly against heretics, especially at the Fifth Council of Orléans in 549."St. Domitian of Huy", Catholic Review, Archdiocese of Baltimore
He encouraged the development of polemic against heresy in the early church, and worked to evangelize the Meuse Valley."Domitian of Maastricht", Catholic News Service, May 7, 2017 He is occasionally referred to as the "Apostle of the Meuse Valley" for his efforts there.
Domitian also constructed churches and hospices in order to care for people spiritually and physically. He was well known for his generosity, as well as his ability to procure money via fund-raising, a talent that once helped to ease a famine in his bishopric.
Veneration Domitian's relics are kept and venerated at the Church of Notre-Dame in Huy, Belgium, the city of which he is now the patron saint. He is remembered in a procession to a local spring. He is invoked against fevers.
According to tradition, he delivered the area from a dragon that had contaminated the water supply.Baring-Gould, Sabine. Lives of the Saints, J.C. Nimmo, 1898, p. 108 He is sometimes depicted with a dragon at his feet.
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