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Detail of An Italian Holy Card of Saint Defendente The Theban As Patron of Romano Di Lombardia Italy Date And Artist Unknown
Detail of An Italian Holy Card of Saint Defendente The Theban As Patron of Romano Di Lombardia Italy Date And Artist Unknown

Saint Defendente The Theban

Also known as: Defendente of Thebes; Defendens…

Saint
Martyr
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

2 January; 22 September as one of the Martyrs of the Theban Legion; 14 September (Romano di Lombardia, Italy); 4th Sunday in August (Torre Canavese, Italy); last Sunday in August (Montemarzo di Asti, Italy)

Died

Beheaded c.286 along the Rhone river in Agauno (modern Marseille, France)

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Defendente of Thebes, also known as Saint Defendente The Theban, was a Christian soldier serving within the famed Theban Legion of the imperial Roman army. His unwavering faith defined his life and ultimate sacrifice. As the Legion prepared for battle, Emperor Maximian demanded the soldiers offer sacrifice to

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