Victorinus of Camerino was a 6th-century bishop and anchorite who lived in the Province of Macerata. Born around 470, he was a nobleman who distributed his wealth to the impoverished before choosing a life of solitude. Along with his brother, Severinus, he initially lived as a hermit at Monte Nero. He later served as the bishop of Camerino following an appointment by Pope Vigilius in 540. He died in Pioraco in 538.
Life and penance
After renouncing his noble status, Victorinus sought solitude in a cave located near Pioraco. To combat intense temptations, he practiced severe self-mortification, which included being bound to a tree with his hands positioned between two branches. This specific act of penance was later captured in a small panel by the artist Niccolò da Foligno at the church of San Venanzio.
Veneration
He is commemorated as a saint in the Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox traditions. He shares a feast day with his brother, Severinus, on June 8. In Pioraco, a church dedicated to San Vittorino stands in his honor.