Saint Ferreolus of Besançon

Memorial

• 16 June

Profile

Brother of Saint Ferrutio of Besançon. Priest. Sent by Saint Irenaeus of Lyons to evangelize the area of Besançon, France; he worked there for 30 years. Martyr.

Born

• Asia Minor

Died

• martyred c.212 in the area of Besançon, France

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation