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Leader ( primicerius ) of the Theban Legion, massacred at Agaunum, about 287 (286, 297, 302, 303), by order of Maximian Herculius . Feast, 22 Sept. The legend (Acta SS., VI, Sept., 308, 895) relates that the legion, composed entirely of Christians, had been called from Africa to suppress ...
www.catholic.orgMaurice was an officer of the Theban Legion of Emperor Maximian Herculius' army, which was composed of Christians from Upper Egypt. He and his fellow legionnaires refused to sacrifice to the gods as ordered by the Emperor to insure victory over rebelling Bagaudae. When they refused to obey repeated ...
www.catholic.orgSaint Maurice ; feast day September 22) was a Christian soldier whose alleged martyrdom, with his comrades, inspired a cult still practiced today. Among those martyred with him were SS. Vitalis, Candidus, and Exuperius. He is the patron saint of the Vatican’s Swiss Guard. Their story was recorded
www.britannica.comMaurice was an Egyptian military leader who headed the legendary Theban Legion of Rome in the 3rd century, and is one of the favourite and most widely venerated...
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santosepulcro.co.ilSaint Maurice Martyr Bornc. 3rd century Thebes, Egypt Diedc. 287 Agaunum, Alpes Graiae et Vallis Poeninae Venerated in CanonizedPre-Congregation Major shrineAbbey of St. Maurice, Agaunum (until 961), Magdeburg Cathedral (961–present) … When Maximian ordered them to murder local Christians, they refused. Ordering the unit to be punished, Maximian had every tenth soldier killed, a military punishment known as decimation. More orders followed, the men refused compliance as encouraged by Maurice,...
originalpeople.orgFeast Day: September 22 Patronage: Armies, Armorers, Cloth Makers, Cramps, Gout, Infantrymen, Pontifical Swiss Guards, Soldiers, Weaver … Maurice is traditionally depicted in full armor, emblazoned with the red cross. Over 650 religious foundations dedicated to St. Maurice can be found in France and other European countries, and in Switzerland alone, eighteen Churches or Altars have been built in his honor. In addition, fifty-two towns and villages have been named in St. Maurice’s honor. In...
connection.newmanministry.comMaurice, Saint, leader (priinicerius) of the Theban Legion, massacred at Agaunum, about 287 (286, 297, 302, 303), by order of Maximian Herculius. Feast, Septemb...
www.catholic.com(Feast Day ~ September 22) We are once again living in dangerous times. In so many parts of this world, persecution – and even death – are the fate of those who call themselves Christians. Our Lord warned us of these times: ..you will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But he who […]
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