Saint Pelagius of Istria
Also known as: Pelagio
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
28-Aug
Died
C.283 in Istria (part of modern Croatia); relics transferred to Città Nuova, Istria; some relics transferred to Constance, Germany
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Pelagius of Istria, also known as Saint Pelayo or San Pelayo, was a young boy who became a martyr during the persecutions of Emperor Numerian in the early centuries of Christianity. While historical documents are scarce, we can glean some understanding of his life through the accounts of early Christian writers.
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