Maurus, Pantelemon and Sergius (died 117 AD) are 2nd century Christian martyrs venerated at Bisceglie on the Adriatic. Tradition holds that Maurus was from Bethlehem and was sent to be the first bishop of Bisceglie by Peter. They were killed during the persecutions of Christians under the Roman emperor Trajan.[1]
Maurus, Pantalemon and Sergius | |
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![]() St. Maurus, flanked either side by Sts. Sergius and Pantalemon on an Italian Prayer Card | |
Martyrs and Bishop of Bisceglie | |
Born | Maurus - Bethlehem, Judea Pantalemon and Sergius - Apulia |
Died | 27 July 117 Bisceglie, Apulia |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church, Orthodox Church |
Canonized | Pre-congregation |
Major shrine | Cathedral of Bisceglie |
Feast | 27 July |
Attributes | Mauro is represented in robes of a bishop with a book. Sergio and Pantaleone, in military attire, on a horse, while raising a flag with red cross on a white background |
Patronage | Bisceglie, Apulia |
Notes
edit- ^ Saint of the Day, July 27: Maurus, Pantelemon and Sergius Archived 2009-01-05 at the Wayback Machine SaintPatrickDC.org. Retrieved 2012-03-06.