Feast October 30
Saint Saturninus of Cagliari
Bishop, patron of Cagliari · Feast October 30
Biography
Saint Saturninus of Cagliari is venerated as the patron saint of Cagliari. According to Christian tradition, Saturninus was a local martyr –that is, he was killed at Cagliari by order of governor Barbarus. The legend states that he was beheaded for refusing to offer sacrifices to Jupiter during the persecutions of Christians by Diocletian.
Feast day
October 30
Patronage
- Cagliari
Birth date
May 23, 285 AD
Death date
October 30, 304 AD
Canonization status
Canonized
Feast month
10
Wikidata qid
Q1747656
Feast day of month
30