Crescentianus from Città di Castello

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Statue of Crescentianus of Città di Castello in front of Urbino Cathedral

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
personal data
SURNAME Crescentianus from Città di Castello
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Christian martyr and Roman soldier
DATE OF BIRTH 3rd century
DATE OF DEATH 287 or 303