Ursicinus of Brescia

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Ursicinus of Brescia
Died347
Venerated in Eastern Orthodox Church [1]
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Feast 1 December

Ursicinus of Brescia was an Italian saint, and bishop of Brescia in Lombardy. [2] He participated in the council of Sardica in 347, in which year he died; his shrine may still be seen. His feast day is 1 December.

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References

  1. December 1. Latin Saints of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Rome.
  2. Monks of Ramsgate. "Ursicinus". Book of Saints 1921. CatholicSaints.Info. 30 November 2016 PD-icon.svgThis article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .

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