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Saint Pelagius of Istria

Also known as: Pelagio

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

August 28

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 While historical documents are scarce, we can glean some understanding of his life through the accounts of early Christian writers.

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