Laurentinus of Arezzo

Holy Martyr Laurentinus of Arezzo suffered, according to tradition, around the year 250, in the time of the Emperor Decius, together with his brother, Saint Pergentinus. According to another source they were put to death near Arezzo, with four more companions, around 251.

Laurentinus was beheaded. The martyrs are commemorated on 3 June, according to the martyrology of Saint Jerome and the Western calendar (new style). The two brothers are patrons of the city of Arezzo and of the Porta di Foro quarter, where the church dedicated to them stands. They are saints of the undivided Church.