Bacolo di Sorrento was a 7th-century Catholic priest who served as the Bishop of Sorrento. While historical records regarding his exact period of leadership vary, some sources suggest he may have lived as early as the fourth or fifth centuries. However, other researchers place his episcopate during the 600s. He is recognized as one of the patron saints of the city, a status noted in historical texts such as the 9th-century Life of Saint Antoninus.
Veneration and relics
The local community in Sorrento commemorates his death on August 27. His remains were originally placed within the city walls before being moved to the church of San Felice. Between the 15th and 18th centuries, a specific chapel was established in his honor. Today, his relics are kept in the church of Santi Felice e Baccolo, which is also known as the Chiesa del Rosario.
Historical accounts
Historical documentation of his life is limited. A manuscript found in the Sorrento Cathedral led some scholars to believe he was a 7th-century bishop, while the Bollandists estimated his life ended around 660 AD. Earlier writings, including descriptions of his likeness in cathedral paintings, confirm his importance to the religious tradition of the region.