Feast January 11
Saint Leucius of Brindisi
Martyr, patron of Atessa · Feast January 11
Biography
Saint Leucius was initially a missionary from Alexandria, Egypt, who later founded the Diocese of Brindisi as the first bishop in 165. It is believed that he later became a martyr in 180.
Feast day
January 11
Patronage
- Atessa
- Brindisi
Death date
180
Canonization status
Canonized
Feast month
1
Wikidata qid
Q436931
Feast day of month
11