Crispin and Crispinian


Crispin and Crispinian
SS. Crispin and Crispinian
Martyrs at Rome
Born3rd century AD
Died286
Rome
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
Church of England
CanonizedPre-Congregation
Major shrineSoissons
FeastOctober 25
Attributesdepicted holding shoes
Patronagecobblers; 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.