Apr 192010
Profile
Brother of Saint Tiburtius. Convert to Christianity. Ministered to Christians imprisoned for their faith. Arrested and tortured for their ministry. Offered his freedom if he would sacrifice to pagan idols; he declined. Martyr.
- beaten to death in 3rd century Rome, Italy
- legend says that a violent storm broke out as they died, leading to the patronage against storms
Additional Information
- Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
- Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
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