The cult of oriental saints venerated in our countries is proof that the Italian districts begin their journey of faith precisely in this historical period, even if the diocese of Squillace already existed for several centuries, whose foundation dates back to the apostolic age.
This passage suggests that the presence of a strong tradition of venerating oriental saints in Italian communities indicates that they began their faith journeys during a specific historical period, despite the existence of an established diocese like Squillace which dates back to the early Christian era.