Holy Martyrs
Vitalis and Agricola
Martyrs of Bologna, a servant and his master, put to death around 304.
- Feast
- November 4old style November 17
- Reposed
- 3044th century
- Place
- Bologna
- Order
- Martyrs
Life
The Holy Martyrs Vitalis and Agricola suffered at Bologna in Italy in the persecution of Diocletian, around 304; according to some sources they were a servant and his master. They are saints of the undivided Church.
According to the calendar, Vitalis met martyrdom with such courage that Agricola, inspired by his example, faced a shameful death, probably crucifixion, for Christ's sake. The calendar adds that the basilica in Ravenna is dedicated to Saint Vitalis.
They are commemorated on 4 November, the liturgical date in the Orthodox calendar (the same day number on the old and new calendars).
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