Ursus was born into a noble pagan family in
Sicily but fled to
Ravenna due to his family's anger with his conversion to Christianity. He was elected bishop following the death of Liberius III and held the position for 26 years. He is best known as the founder of the
Ravenna Cathedral, which was named
Basilica Ursiana in his honor. Ursus's cathedral was demolished and rebuilt in the 18th century. According to
Andreas Agnellus, he died on 13 April on
Easter Sunday, and he was buried at the
Basilica Ursiana. == References ==