
Saint Quiricus of Murisengo
Also known as: Cerdre; Cergue; Cirgues; Cyr; Cyricus; Kerykos; Quiric; Quirico
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
March 11
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Quiricus of Murisengo, also known as Cerdre, Cergue, Cirgues, Cyr, Cyricus, Kerykos, Quiric, and Quirico, was a martyr whose death became connected to the famous Theban Legion. He is believed to have died around 286 AD in Murisengo, Alessandria, Italy, and his feast day is celebrated on March 11th. Quiricus was born in the early 3rd century in what is now Italy....