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Saint Claudius of Troyes

Also known as: Claudianus

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

July 21

Died

January 1, 273

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Claudius of Troyes, also known as Claudianus, was a Roman officer in the army of Aurelius during the early 3rd century. Little is known about his early life and origins, except that he hailed from Alemannia, an area occupied by Germanic tribes. It was during his service in the Roman army that his path intersected with that of a remarkable young woman, Saint Julia of Troyes....