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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 UnknownSaint Defendente The Theban
Also known as: Defendente of Thebes; Defendens…
Saint
Martyr
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
January 2
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Christian soldier in the Theban Legion of the imperial Roman army. Martyred by emperor Maximian for refusing to sacrifice to pagan gods prior to a battle.
Heraldry & Devotional Emblems
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