Andrea Guasconi

Saint Andrea Guasconi, born Andrea Aretino of the Guasconi family, was a Christian of Arezzo in Italy who suffered martyrdom in the 4th century. According to the lives of the saints, he died during a persecution begun by the Emperor Julian, and for this reason was canonized.

His bones, together with those of more than fifty relatives martyred with him, are kept in the cathedral of Arezzo, in the altar of Saint Stephen, above which stands a Latin inscription about the event. His commemoration was once kept in the diocese of Arezzo on 18 August, but has disappeared. He is patron of the Porta Sant'Andrea quarter, whose banner shows him with the martyr's palm. Recent research shows, however, that the medieval church that gave its name to the gate was dedicated to the Apostle Andrew. He is honored as a saint of the undivided Church.