Calocerus
Saint Calocerus | |
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| Martyr | |
| Died | 130 Albenga, Italy |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Canonized | Pre-congregation |
| Major shrine | cathedral of Albenga |
| Feast | 18 April (Roman Catholic Church); 19 May (Eastern Orthodox) |
| Attributes | depicted as a Roman soldier |
Saint Calocerus (Italian: Caio, Calocero, Calogero) was a 2nd-century Christian martyr. His alleged "acts", belong to a much later period.
Narrative
[edit]He was probably an officer in the Roman army under the Roman emperor Hadrian and was stationed in Brescia in Lombardy, Italy.[1] His life and legend are associated with Saints Faustinus and Jovita, and according to tradition, all three saints were soldiers from Brescia.[2] The constancy of Faustinus and Jovita led to the conversion of Calocerus, who in turn converted Secundus of Asti.[3]
According to tradition, Calocerus preached at Albenga and was martyred in this town.[2]
Veneration
[edit]A local cult devoted to Calocerus was limited to the dioceses of Brescia, Milan, Asti, Ivrea and Tortona.[2] The cathedral of Albenga, built in the fourth and fifth centuries, was dedicated to him.[2] The alleged tomb of Saint Calocerus is conserved in the Civic Museum at Albenga.[2] The cathedral of Albenga contains an urn with some of his relics.[2]
Notes
[edit]- ^ Catholic Online
- ^ a b c d e f Emanuele Borserini (April 30, 2009). "San Calogero di Brescia". Santi e beati. Retrieved April 11, 2011.
- ^ Odden, Per Einar. "Den hellige Calocerus av Brescia (d. ca 121?)", Den katolske kirke
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