Feast March 13
Saint Euphrasius of Illiturgis
Martyr, patron of diocese of Jaén · Feast March 13
Biography
Saint Euphrasius of Illiturgis is venerated as a Christian missionary of the 1st century, during the Apostolic Age. Euphrasius’ diocese was traditionally associated with Illiturgis (Iliturgi), located between Bailén and Andújar. He is said to have been martyred at Illiturgis. According to tradition, he is one of the group of Seven Apostolic Men, seven Christian clerics ordained in Rome by Saints Peter and Paul and sent to evangelize Spain. Besides Euphrasius, this group includes Sts. Hesychius, Ctesiphon, Torquatus, Indaletius, and Secundius.
Feast day
March 13
Patronage
- diocese of Jaén
- Andújar
- Corsica
- Ajaccio
- Corsica
Canonization status
Canonized
Feast month
3
Wikidata qid
Q436299
Feast day of month
13
