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Pictured is a statue of Bishop and Saint Petronius in the Basilica of Saint Petronius in Bologna, Italy. Born of a noble Roman family, he became a convert to Christianity and subsequently a priest. About 432 AD, he was elected and consecrated Bishop of Bologna. He is the patron saint of Bologna. He died in 450 AD.