Martyr
Candidus of Rome
A martyr of Rome, buried on the Esquiline Hill.
Life
Holy Martyr Candidus of Rome suffered for Christ at Rome and was buried on the Esquiline Hill. The surviving sources say nothing of his life or his death, and the year 302 given by some lists is uncertain.
He is a saint of the undivided Church, commemorated on 3 October (new style, Western calendar).
Commemorated the same day October 3
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