Saint Fortunatus of Aquileia

306 · Early Church

Biography

Fortunatus of Aquileia, who died between 64 and 68, was the deacon of Bishop Hermagoras, the first bishop of the Latin city (Regio X Venetia et Histria). Both suffered martyrdom, being tortured and beheaded in Aquileia under the Emperor Nero. Recognized as a saint and martyr by the Church, Fortunatus is commemorated with Saint Hermagoras on July 12.

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