Quiriacus of Ostia

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Saint Quiriacus
Martyr and Bishop of Ostia
Died235
Venerated in Roman Catholic Church
Canonized Pre-congregation
Feast 23 August

Quiriacus was Bishop of Ostia, and suffered martyrdom during the reign of Emperor Severus Alexander. Quiriacus was martyred along with Maximus, his priest, and Archelaus, a deacon. [1]

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References

  1. ↑ St. Quiriacus Catholic Online


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