Saint Memorius

451 · Early Church

Biography

Memorius (Latin: Memorius; executed in 451) was a deacon and hieromartyr from Troyes. His feast day is September 7. Saint Memorius and his companions were martyred by Attila and other Huns. Saint Memorius was a deacon in Troyes (modern-day France). Saint Lupus, Bishop of Troyes, sent him with four companions to Attila to request that he spare the city. Attila beheaded Saint Memorius and his companions. Although doubts have been expressed regarding their hagiography, the relics of the saints are still venerated.

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