Magnus of Cuneo

Saint

Magnus of Cuneo
Died3rd century?
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Major shrineSantuario di San Magno, Castelmagno, Italy[1]
FeastAugust 19
Attributesdepicted as a soldier bearing a banner and the palm of martyrdom
Patronageprotection over pastures and livestock[2]

Magnus of Cuneo (Italian: San Magno) is venerated as a martyr and member of the legendary Theban Legion. The center of his cult is situated at the mountain sanctuary known as the Santuario di San Magno, in the Valle Grana, Castelmagno, in the province of Cuneo. His feast day is August 19.

  1. ^ "Sanctuary of Saint Magnus", museodiffusocuneese.it
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Santiebeati was invoked but never defined (see the help page).