Saints
Martyrs of Piacenza
Martyrs of Piacenza in Italy; few details about them survive.
Uncertain source. We are looking to verify this information as soon as we can.
- Feast
- January 2old style January 15
- Era
- unknown
Life
The Martyrs of Piacenza were Christians tortured for their faith in the third or fourth century, in the time of Emperor Diocletian. They died as martyrs near the church of Madonna di Campagna in Piacenza, Italy.
They are commemorated on 2 January (Roman calendar, new style). Their names and other details are not in the sources consulted.
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