Severin (died in 550 ) - holy bishop of Septempeda . Memorial Day - June 8th .
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St. Severin was the brother of St. Quiz (died in 543 ). They were hermits on Mount Montenero (modern Italy ), after they had distributed their considerable fortune to the poor. They also lived as hermits in caves near Pioraco.
Summoned to the episcopal ministry by Pope Vigil , Saint Severin began to nourish the diocese of Septemped (modern - day San Severino , Marche ). Quiz was at the same time a bishop in Camerino .