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Holy Hieromartyrs

Irenaeus of Chiusi

A deacon slain for Christ at Chiusi in Tuscany around 273.

Feast
July 3old style July 16
Reposed
2733rd century
Place
Chiusi
Order
Martyrs

Life

Saint Irenaeus of Chiusi was a deacon and suffered at Chiusi in Tuscany in Italy around 273, under the emperor Aurelian. He was put to death together with a noble lady, Mustiola, for ministering to other martyrs and burying their relics. According to other sources, their martyrdom more probably took place under Valerian. Catacombs are found at Chiusi.

They are commemorated on 3 July among the saints of the West before the Great Schism (saints of the undivided Church), by the New Calendar.

Commemorated the same day July 3