Saint Ferreolus

Memorial: 18 September
Profile: Tribune in the imperial Roman army, stationed at Vienne, Gaul (modern France). During the persecutions of Diocletian, he hid Saint Julian of Brioude; Ferreolus may have been his superior officer. For this, and for his faith, he was arrested by Crispin, the local governor. He was scourged and imprisoned, miraculously escaped, but was recaptured. Martyr.
Died: martyred in 304
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Additional Information: Catholic Online
Print References: Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
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