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Saint for a Minute
Saint for a Minute
Martyrs of Avellino
Martyrs of Avellino

Saint Modestinus of Avellino

Also known as: Modestinus of Mercogliano; Modestin…; Modestino…

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

February 14

Died

February 1, 14

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Modestinus of Avellino, also known as Modestinus of Mercogliano or Modestinus of Antioch, was born around 245 in Antioch, modern-day Turkey. He was born into a noble family and dedicated his life to serving God. Modestinus became the Bishop of Antioch in Turkey in 302....