Feast August 26
Orontius of Lecce
Bishop, patron of Lecce (city · Feast August 26
Biography
Saint Orontius of Lecce is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church, along with two other figures associated with his legend, Fortunatus and Justus. He is viewed as the first bishop of Lecce.
Feast day
August 26
Patronage
- Lecce (city
- province)
- Ostuni
- Turi
Canonization status
Canonized
Feast month
8
Feast day of month
26