Saint Euphrasius of Illiturgis | |
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 Saint Euphrasius, altarpiece at Jaén Cathedral, 18th century | |
| Bishop and martyr | |
| Died | 1st century Illiturgis, Spain |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Major shrine | Santa María do Mao, Galicia, Spain |
| Feast | May 15; March 13 |
| Attributes | episcopal attire |
| Patronage | diocese of Jaén; Andújar; Corsica; Ajaccio, Corsica |
Saint Euphrasius of Illiturgis (Spanish: San Eufrasio) is venerated as a Christian missionary of the 1st century, during the Apostolic Age. Euphrasius’ diocese was traditionally associated with Illiturgis (Iliturgi), located between Bailén and Andújar.[1] He is said to have been martyred at Illiturgis.[2] According to tradition, he is one of the group of Seven Apostolic Men (siete varones apostólicos), seven Christian clerics ordained in Rome by Saints Peter and Paul and sent to evangelize Spain. Besides Euphrasius, this group includes Sts. Hesychius, Ctesiphon, Torquatus, Indaletius, and Secundius (Isicio, Cecilio, Tesifonte, Eufrasio, Hesiquio y Segundo).[3]
- ^ Alfonso Lowe, Hugh Seymour-Davies, The companion guide to the south of Spain (Companion Guides, 2000), 369.
- ^ "San Eufrasio". Sagrada Familia. Archived from the original on April 8, 2012. Retrieved November 9, 2011.
- ^ Monks of Ramsgate. "Torquatus, Ctesiphon, Secundus, Indaletius, Hesychius and Euphrasius". Book of Saints, 1921. CatholicSaints.Info. 8 May 2017
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