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St Vitalis - Martyr Died - c.171 in Ravenna Feastday - 28 April Sculptor - Lazzaro Morelli The statue is attributed to Morelli based on similarities with statues that are known to be from him. The drapery has a similar effect to his statue of Beneficence on the Tomb of Clement X Statue completed - 1665-67 The statue was part of the group of 24 that were erected at the entrance of the north colonnade between September 1662 and March 1667. Height - 3.1 m. (10ft 4in) travertine The saint holds the palm of martyrdom in his left hand. St Vitalis was an early Christian martyr and saint. He was married to St Valeria, and they were supposedly the parents of Sts Gervase (69) and Protase (68). At Ravenna, by tradition a basilica was dedicated to him.