Saint Hermagoras of Aquileia | |
|---|---|
 Hermagoras and Fortunatus | |
| Died | traditionally ~70, but probably 3rd or 4th century Aquileia or Singidunum (Belgrade) |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Feast | 12 July |
| Attributes | depicted as bishop. |
| Patronage | Aquileia, 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.