Saint Bessus

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Saint Bessus
Fresco of St. Bessus in the Cathedral of Ivrea
Martyr
Died	3rd century Piedmont
Venerated in	Roman Catholic Church
Feast	August 10; December 1
Attributes	depicted as a soldier bearing a banner with the Mauritian Cross and the palm of martyrdom; spade; helmet with an ostrich feather[1]
Patronage	Ivrea (with Sabinus); Campiglia; Valprato Soana; Cogne; protector of soldiers against the dangers of war; also invoked for fertility[1]

Bessus, sometimes Besse, (Italian: San Besso) is venerated as a member of the legendary Theban Legion, whose members were led by Maurice and were martyred for their Christian faith in the 3rd century.