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Chromatius of Aquileia

c. 345 – 407 · b. Aquileia · Bishop of Aquileia
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Bishop of Aquileia from 388. Patron of both Jerome and Rufinus; commissioned biblical translations and exegetical works.

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Who was Chromatius of Aquileia?
Chromatius of Aquileia (345–407) — Bishop of Aquileia from 388. Patron of both Jerome and Rufinus; commissioned biblical translations and exegetical works.
Who did Chromatius of Aquileia correspond with?
Jerome.

Sources for biography

  • Jerome, Epistulae 7, 8 primary
  • Rufinus, Apologia 1.1 primary

documented connections(2)

  • corresponded Jerome
    Chromatius supported Jerome's biblical work financially and by patronage.
    Jerome, Epistulae 7, 8
  • knew of Rufinus of Aquileia
    Chromatius was Rufinus's bishop and friend.
    Rufinus, Apologia 1.1

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