Saint Constantius of Perugia
Saint Constantius of Perugia (died c. 170 AD in Perugia, Umbria, Italy) was a sub-deacon and martyr at Perugia during the Roman persecutions. He is the patron of the city of Perugia and his relics are preserved in the Cathedral of San Lorenzo. His feast day is January 29.
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| Saint Constantius of Perugia | |
|---|---|
| Feast Day | January 29 |
| Profession | Sub-deacon; martyr |
| Rel. Affiliation | Early Church; Diocese of Perugia |
| Patronage | Perugia; Diocese of Perugia-Città della Pieve |
| Attributes | Palm of martyrdom; sub-deacon's vestments |
| Death Place | Perugia, Perugia Province, Umbria, Italy |
| Cause of Death | Martyrdom |
| Primary Shrine | Cathedral of San Lorenzo, Perugia — his relics are preserved here |
| Liturgical Class | Not included (universal calendar); observed in Diocese of Perugia |
| Historic Class | Not included |
Biography
Constantius was a sub-deacon martyred at Perugia during the Roman persecutions, commemorated in the Roman Martyrology on January 29. His relics were enshrined in the Cathedral of San Lorenzo (the main cathedral of Perugia). He is venerated as the city's patron alongside Saint Ercolano and Saint Lorenzo.
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Death location: Perugia, Perugia Province, Umbria, Italy
Notable location: The city where he was martyred; his principal shrine; city of which he is patron (Perugia, Umbria, Italy)
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| Media | Length | AuthorCreator |
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| Prayer to Saint Constantius of Perugia | Under 5 minutes | Joy of Heaven |
| Saint Constantius of Perugia | A Martyr Of Faith #history #catholichistory #catholicsaint | Under 5 minutes | Saints Stories |
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- Cathedral of San Lorenzo, Perugia — the Gothic cathedral at the center of Perugia where his relics are preserved.
Feast day
January 29
Veneration
Saint Constantius of Perugia is venerated as patron of Perugia with a feast day on January 29.
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