Martyr
Martyrius
A martyr honored in the West, who was put to death in 397.
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Life
According to tradition, Martyrius was a cleric from Cappadocia, sent by Saint Ambrose of Milan to help Bishop Vigilius of Trent in preaching the Gospel in Anaunia (Val di Non). Together with Sisinnius and Alexander he was killed by pagans on 29 May 397 at Sanzeno, during a pagan festival. He is counted a martyr of Trentino and a saint of the undivided Church, and is commemorated on 29 May. The date follows the Western calendar (new style).
Commemorated the same day May 29
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