Saint Costanzo

The witness of a shepherd who also becomes a victim is one of the most profound testimonies in the history of the Church. In the ancient Umbrian city of Perugia, one such figure stands as a pillar of faith, known simply through the enduring titles of bishop and martyr. His name, Costanzo, suggests a life marked by constancy, a virtue that finds its ultimate expression in the offering of one’s very life for the Gospel. While the specific chronology of his earthly journey remains obscured by the passage of centuries, the significance of his office and his end is clear.