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References
- ↑ saintt0w.htm Archived 2007-12-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Saints' Names (boys S–Z) & Their Meanings – Good News Ministries Online
- ↑ saintt0y.htm Archived 2007-12-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ San Terenzio e compagni
- ↑ San Terenzio di Imola
