Saint Fortunatus of Aquileia
Also known as: Fortunatus of Vincenza
Feast Day
14 May; 14 August (Aquileia, Italy); 13 May (Vincenza, Italy); 11 June on some calendars
Born
In Vicenza, Italy
Died
Beheaded in 296 in the San Felice district outside Aquileia, Fruili, Italy; relics enshrined in Vincenzo, Italy by the late 4th century; in 1080, due to the Lombard invasions, relics were translated to Malamocco and Chioggia, Italy to be enshrined in the cathedral of Felice and Fortunatus
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
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Biography
In the annals of the early Church, few bonds are as celebrated as that forged in shared suffering between siblings. The story of the martyrs of Aquileia begins not with a specific profession of office, but with a profound unity of faith and destiny. Alongside his brother, Saint Felice, this Christian martyr stands as a testament to the resilience of the faithful during one of the most turbulent eras of Roman history. While the precise details of his early life remain obscured by the mists of time, the enduring veneration of his memory highlights a legacy that transcended the violence of his execution to secure a permanent place in the hearts of the Italian faithful.
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