Hermagoras of Aquileia

Saint

Hermagoras of Aquileia
Hermagoras and Fortunatus
Diedtraditionally ~70, but probably 3rd or 4th century
Aquileia or Singidunum (Belgrade)
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church
Feast12 July
Attributesdepicted as bishop.
PatronageAquileia, Udine

Hermagoras of Aquileia (also spelled Hermenagoras, Hermogenes, Ermacoras) (Italian: Sant'Ermagora, Friulian: Sant Macôr or Sant Ramacul, Slovene: sveti Mohor; fl. 3rd century – c. 305) is considered the first bishop of Aquileia, northern Italy. Christian tradition states that he was chosen by Mark to serve as the leader of the nascent Christian community in Aquileia, and that he was consecrated bishop by Peter. Hermagoras and his deacon Fortunatus (Italian: San Fortunato, Friulian: San Fortunât, Slovene: sveti Fortunat) evangelized the area but were eventually arrested by Sebastius, a representative of Nero. They were tortured and beheaded.