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Saint for a Minute
Detail of A Painting of The Martyrdom of Saint Fructuous Augurius And Eulogius 18Th Century Artist Unknown
Detail of A Painting of The Martyrdom of Saint Fructuous Augurius And Eulogius 18Th Century Artist Unknown

Saint Fructuosus of Tarragona

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

January 21

Died

January 1, 21

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Fructuosus of Tarragona, also known as Fructuosus of Tarragona, was a prominent figure in the early Christian church as the Bishop of Tarragona, located in present-day Spain. He is honored as a martyr and is celebrated in the Catholic Church on the 21st of January. Little is known about Fructuosus's early life, including his exact date of birth and his upbringing....