Benignus of Todi

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Saint Benignus
Martyr
Died303
Todi, Umbria, Italy
Venerated in Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church
Canonized Pre-Congregation
Feast 13 February

Benignus was a martyr at Todi, Umbria, in 303, under the persecution of Diocletian. [1]

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References

  1. St. Benignus Catholic Online