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Martyr

Victorinus of Africa

An African martyr, remembered as a companion of Mappalicus.

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Feast
April 19old style May 2
Era
unknown
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Victorinus of Africa died of hunger in prison in North Africa, together with Mappalicus and his other companions. Orthodox calendars that include the saints of the West place them in the persecution of Decius, around 250. The Roman Martyrology commemorates him on 19 April (new style).

Commemorated the same day April 19