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Saint Ligorius

Saint

Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

13-Sep

Died

Relics venerated in Venice, Italy

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Ligorius, a Christian hermit of obscure origins, dedicated his life to prayer and contemplation in the solitude of the desert. His existence, marked by ascetic devotion and unwavering faith, drew the attention of a pagan mob who, opposed to his Christian witness, violently took his life. Martyred for his steadfast commitment to Christ, Saint Ligorius offered his life as a supreme witness to the Gospel,

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