Nancylee S.
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This is an interesting Church as it seems to have a number of ancient artifacts which seem Roman, maybe because Fedele, is believed to be a Roman soldier that held some kind of state office around 316AD. He was converted to Christianity, by the then bishop of Milan, perhaps connected to a task the bishop asked of Fedele, namely, evangelize the pagan territory of greater Como (which may have included Arona). Christians were severely persecuted until Constantine and Fedele was martyred on the northern shores of Lake Como near Lake Mazzola. Evidently around 500AD a hermit, Anthony of Lario (future Saint), took shelter in the Tomb of Fedele (this location was then documented). In 964AD, this tomb was found (unearthed) and the relics recovered (shrine currently exists in Sorico) and transferred to the church of St. Euphemia. However, it seems there was a bit of conflict in the area at the time, and the relics are believed to be sent to Milan for safe keeping. Then in 1572 Cardinale Carlo Borromeo (future Saint), had the relics safely transported to this church. So interesting.