Martyr
Festus
A deacon, martyred in 305 together with Januarius, bishop of Benevento.
- Feast
- September 7old style September 20
- Reposed
- 3054th century
- Order
- Martyrs
Life
Holy Martyr Festus was a deacon and received the crown of martyrdom in the year 305, in the persecution of Diocletian, alongside Januarius, bishop of Benevento. He is counted among the bishop's companions and is commemorated on 7 September. The sources at hand say no more about his life.
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