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Martyr

Gratinian and Felinus

Two martyrs honored in the West and commemorated together.

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Feast
June 1old style June 14
Reposed
2503rd century
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyrs Gratinian and Felinus are venerated in the undivided Church as martyrs of the third century. A tenth-⁠century text says they were soldiers of Perugia, baptized by Bishop Florentius, and died in the persecution of Decius, around 250. Their relics are kept at Arona, near Milan, where they are patrons of the town. Their story, however, is not reliable: the account seems borrowed from other martyrdom narratives. They are commemorated on 1 June, in Orthodox calendars that include the saints of the West.

Commemorated the same day June 1