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Martyr

Crispolus

A martyr, remembered in the ancient martyrologies of the Church.

Feast
June 10old style June 23
Era
1st century
Order
Martyrs

Life

Saint Crispolus (also called Crispulus) was a martyr of the early centuries of Christianity, about whom little is known.

According to one tradition he was put to death in Spain under the emperor Nero, together with Restitutus. Another tradition says that he received the crown of martyrdom at Rome, together with Saint Basilia. He is commemorated on 10 June, by the Western calendar. He is a saint of the undivided Church, known from the ancient martyrologies.

Commemorated the same day June 10