Holy Martyrs
Quintus and Companions
Martyrs of North Africa, put to death around 255.
- Feast
- December 18old style December 31
- Reposed
- 2553rd century
- Order
- Martyrs
Life
Saints Quintus and Companions, Simplicius and others, suffered martyrdom in North Africa in the time of the Emperors Decius and Valerian, around 255.
The calendar preserves their names, without other details. They are saints of the undivided Church and are commemorated on 18 December (New Calendar).
Commemorated the same day December 18
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Gatianus of ToursSaint · First Bishop of ToursDec 18
Winibald of HeidenheimVenerable · Abbot of HeidenheimDec 18.jpg)
Thaddeus UspenskyHieromartyr · Archbishop of TverDec 18.jpg)
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