Maurus, Pantalemon and Sergius
Saints Maurus, Pantelemon and Sergius (died 117 AD) are 2nd century Christian martyrs venerated at Bisceglia on the Adriatic. Their story may be inaccurate, but tradition holds that Maurus was from Bethlehem and was sent to be the first bishop of Bisceglia by Saint Peter. They were killed during the persecutions of Christians under the Roman emperor Trajan.[1]
Saints Maurus, Pantalemon and Sergius | |
|---|---|
| Martyrs and Bishop of Bisceglie | |
| Born | Maurus - Bethlehem, Judea Pantalemon and Sergius - Apulia |
| Died | 27 July 117 Bisceglie, Apulia |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Canonized | Pre-congregation |
| Major shrine | Cathedral of Bisceglie |
| Feast | 27 July |
| Attributes | Mauro is represented in robes of a bishop with a book. Sergio and Pantaleone, in military attire, on a horse, while raising a flag with red cross on a white background |
| Patronage | Bisceglie, Apulia |
Notes
- Saint of the Day, July 27: Maurus, Pantelemon and Sergius SaintPatrickDC.org. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
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