About Lazarus
Lived 350 – 449 (aged 98–99). Lazarus was a presbyter.
Lazarus was Archbishop of Milan from 438 to 449 AD. He is honoured as a saint in the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches and his feast day is 11 February.
Life Not much has been discovered about the life and episcopate of Lazarus. He is reported to have had a stern appearance and he probably studied in Milan. Following Pope Leo the Great, he may also have taken measures against the Manichaeans.
Lazarus died on 14 March 449. He was buried in the Church of Saint Nazarius and Celsus in Milan. His feast day was adjusted to 11 February due to the time of Lent. A late tradition, with no historical basis, associates Lazarus with the Milanese family of the Beccardi.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lazarus?
Archbishop of Milan
When was Lazarus born?
Lazarus was born in 350 in Milan.
When did Lazarus die?
Lazarus died on 14 March 449 in Milan.
What was Lazarus's occupation?
Lazarus was a presbyter.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Lazarus (bishop of Milan)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lazarus. https://biography.guide/lazarus-presbyter/
MLA: "Lazarus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lazarus-presbyter/.
Chicago: "Lazarus." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lazarus-presbyter/.
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