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Saint Cyrinus of Lentini

Also known as: Cirino

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

10 May; 2 September (translation of relics) 21 April (Armenian Church) ; 21 April (Armenian Church)

Born

Sicily

Died

251 in Lentini, Sicily, Italy

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

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Biography

Saint Cyrinus of Lentini, venerated as a martyr of the early Church, is commemorated alongside his brothers, Saints Alphius and Philadelphus. Born in the ancient Sicilian city of Lentini, his life was marked by a shared commitment to the Christian faith that ultimately led to his martyrdom. During the severe persecution of Emperor Decius (reigned 249-251 AD), which targeted Christians across the Roman Empire, Saint Cyrinus, along with his siblings, steadfastly refused to renounce his信仰. He was martyred for his unwavering witness to Christ in the region of Sicily, his death a testament to the courage of the early Christian community in the face

Feast Days

May 10September 2April 21April 21

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