Abundius of Umbria

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Abundius of Umbria
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Abundius of Umbria (died 303) was a deacon and martyr during the Diocletian persecution.

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Biography

He was the grandson of Anastasius, and accompanied him and others from Syria to Umbria, where he was martyred.

No specific feast day in his name is known.

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