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Martyr

Jovinian

A martyr of Gaul, slain around 304.

Feast
May 5old style May 18
Reposed
3044th century
Place
St
Order
Martyrs

Life

Saint Jovinian was a companion of Saint Peregrinus of Auxerre in France, whom he served as reader (lector). By tradition he received the crown of martyrdom around the year 300, or 304 by other lists. He is commemorated on 5 May. The sources say no more.

Commemorated the same day May 5