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Statue of Saint Rufus of Rome By Matteo Tomassini C1703 Colonnade of Saint PeterS Basilica Rome Italy
Statue of Saint Rufus of Rome By Matteo Tomassini C1703 Colonnade of Saint PeterS Basilica Rome Italy

Saint Rufus of Rome

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

17 October; formerly 18 December

Born

Philippi, Greek

Died

Mangled by wild animals c.107 in the arena of Rome, Italy

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Rufus of Rome, a devoted disciple of Christ, is commemorated for his steadfast witness during the persecution of Emperor Trajan (reigned 98–117 AD). According to tradition, he was brought to Rome alongside the venerable Saint Ignatius of Antioch and Saint Zosimus, who were themselves imprisoned and transported to the city as part of the imperial crackdown on the Christian community. Rufus, sharing their fate, embraced the path of martyrdom with unw

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