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Photograph of A Detail of A Statue of Saint Ursicinus of SaintUrsanne Felsen Germany Sculptor Unknown Photo Taken October 2007 By Yesuitus2001
Photograph of A Detail of A Statue of Saint Ursicinus of SaintUrsanne Felsen Germany Sculptor Unknown Photo Taken October 2007 By Yesuitus2001

Saint Ursicinus of Saintursanne

Also known as: Ursicino del Giura; Ursan

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

December 20

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Ursicinus of Saintursanne, also known as Ursicino del Giura or Ursan, was a well-respected Catholic saint and missionary to Switzerland. He was born around the year 552 in Ireland, but his life's work would be intertwined with the Swiss Juras. Ursicinus played an important role in spreading the Catholic faith in the region....