Crispin and Crispinian | |
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Martyrs at Rome | |
Born | 3rd century AD |
Died | 286 Rome |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church Church of England |
Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
Major shrine | Soissons |
Feast | October 25 |
Attributes | depicted holding shoes |
Patronage | cobblers; curriers; glove makers; lace makers; lace workers; leather workers; saddle makers; saddlers; shoemakers; tanners; weavers. San Crispin, San Pablo City, Philippines |
Saints Crispin and Crispinian are the Christian patron saints of cobblers, curriers, tanners, and leather workers. They were beheaded during the reign of Diocletian; the date of their execution is given as 25 October 285 or 286.