Feast March 26
Castulus
Martyr, patron of Shepherds · Feast March 26
Biography
Castulus is venerated as a martyr and saint. According to tradition, he was the chamberlain of Emperor Diocletian and the husband of Irene of Rome.
Feast day
March 26
Patronage
- Shepherds
- invoked against erysipelas
- lightning
- horse theft
- wildfires
- drowning
- cowherds
Death date
286 AD
Canonization status
Canonized
Feast month
3
Feast day of month
26