Pelagius of Constance
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Saint Pelagius of Constance | |
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![]() Medieval depiction of Pelagius in the Cathedral of Konstanz | |
Born | ca. 270 |
Died | ca. 283 |
Feast | August 28 |
Pelagius of Constance was, a child martyr put to death in Pannonia during the persecution of Roman Emperor Numerian. He was first revered in Novigrad (Cittanova) in Istria, Croatia.[1]
Background
Pelagius is the patron saint of Konstanz and the Cathedral of Konstanz, owing to the transfer of relics that were believed to be his to that city before or around 904 AD. He usually does not have a face in his depictions.
Gallery
References
- ^ "Saint Pelagius". Catholic Online.
External links
- "Saint Pelagius". Archived from the original on 2007-08-14.