Category:Saint Paulinus of Nola

Pontius Meropius Anicius Paulinus, St. Paulinus of Nola (Bordeaux, ca. 354 – June 22, 431 in Nola, outside Naples) was a Roman senator who converted to a severe monasticism in 394. He eventually became bishop of Nola, helped to resolve the disputed election of Pope Boniface I, and was recognized as a saint.