Crescentianus from Città di Castello
Crescentianus von Città di Castello († 287 or 303 ) was a Christian martyr and Roman soldier. He is the patron saint of Urbino and Città di Castello .
Representations
He is usually depicted as a soldier fighting a dragon . Christ blesses him.
In 1068 his relics were given to Bishop Mainar of Urbino .
literature
- Crescentianus and Companions . In: Johann Evangelist Stadler (Ed.): Complete Lexicon of Saints . Schmid, Augsburg 1858–1882, 5 volumes
- Paul W. Roth: Soldiers Saints , Verlag Styria, Graz Vienna Cologne, 1993, ISBN 3-222-12185-0
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SURNAME | Crescentianus from Città di Castello |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Christian martyr and Roman soldier |
DATE OF BIRTH | 3rd century |
DATE OF DEATH | 287 or 303 |