Exuperius (Thebaic Legion)

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Ambrosius (l.), Exuperius (m.) And Hieronymus (r.)
Exuperius in the Konstanz Minster

Exuperius ( French Exupère d'Agaune , † end of the 3rd century or 302 at Agaunum ) is a saint of the Catholic Church . His feast day is September 22nd .

Vita

Exuperius was according to legend, one of the four knights of the entirely of Christians existing Theban Legion , which towards the end of the 3rd century under Maximian in Agaunum (today St. Maurice in Valais , Switzerland ) the martyr died. The others were Mauritius , Innocentius, and Candidus ; is also Viktor of Xanten contacted with the legion in connection.

Adoration

Exuperius is especially venerated in the Alpine region. He is the patron saint of the Swiss canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden .

presentation

Medieval representations of the saint are unknown. In later portraits he is usually depicted in soldiers' clothing ( tunic , chain mail , chain hood and helmet, as well as with sword and shield). Portraits can be found on the Strasbourg cathedral and in the cathedral of Constance.

See also

literature

  • Paul W. Roth: Soldiers Saints , Verlag Styria, Graz Vienna Cologne, 1993, ISBN 3-222-12185-0
personal data
SURNAME Exuperius
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Saint of the Catholic Church
DATE OF BIRTH 3rd century
DATE OF DEATH 3rd century or around 302
Place of death Agaunum