Saint Orontius of Lecce
Also known as: Orontius the Companion; Aronzo…; Hermes…; Horace…; Oronzio…; Oronzo…; Rontius…
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
August 26
Died
August 1, 26
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Orontius of Lecce, also known as Orontius the Companion, Aronzo, Hermes, Horace, Oronzio, Rontius, was born in Lecce, Italy, in the year 22. He was the son of Publius, a Roman imperial treasurer, and the nephew of Saint Fortunatus. Orontius' life took a significant turn when he encountered the shipwrecked Saint Paul the Apostle. Through Paul's teachings, Orontius was converted to Christianity....
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