Holy Martyrs
Victoricus and Companions
Martyrs of the region of Amiens in Gaul, put to death around 287.
- Feast
- December 11old style December 24
- Reposed
- 2873rd century
- Order
- Martyrs
Life
Saints Victoricus and Companions, Fuscian and Gentian, suffered near Amiens in Gaul around 287.
Victoricus and Fuscian are described as early missionaries in France. Gentian was an old man who died trying to protect them when they were arrested. They are saints of the undivided Church and are commemorated on 11 December (New Calendar).
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