Saints Simplicius, Faustinus and Beatrix | |
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 The Martyrdom of Saints Simplicius and Faustinus. From a 14th-century manuscript. | |
| Martyrs | |
| Died | 302 or 303 |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
| Major shrine | Santa Maria Maggiore |
| Feast | July 29 |
| Attributes | Saint Simplicius is represented with a pennant, on the shield of which are three lilies, called the crest of Simplicius; the lilies are a symbol of purity of heart. Saint Beatrix has a cord in her hand, because she was strangled. |
Saints Simplicius, Faustinus and Beatrix (or Beatrice, Viatrix) were siblings martyred in Rome during the Diocletian persecution (302 or 303).