Pamphilus of Sulmona
Pamphilus of Sulmona was Roman [Catholic Diocese of Sulmona-Valva|bishop of Sulmona and Corfinio (Valva)] during the late 7th century. He is revered as a saint by the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Biography
Pamphilus was born in Abruzzo, probably around the middle of the 7th century. He was the son of a pagan who repudiated him when he converted to Christianity. He was elected bishop of Sulmona in 682. He is traditionally described as a person of a very generous and kindly spirit who was much concerned with the evangelization of the invading Lombards.While bishop, he was accused of Arianism by his clergy, but was acquitted of these charges by Pope [Sergius I], who compensated Pamphilus with alms for the poor in his diocese.
He died at Corfinio around the year 700. His remains are located in the Sulmona Cathedral, which is dedicated to Pamphilus.