Secundus from Abula
Secundus von Abula was one of seven bishops who are said to have been sent to Spain by Peter and Paul . The old city of Abula is now called Abla ( province of Almería ).
The tradition of these "seven apostolic men" ("siete varones apostólicos") names besides Secundus as bishop of Abula (today: Abla) Torquatus of Acci (today: Guadix , province of Granada ), Ctesiphon of Vergium (today: Berja ), Caecilius of Illiberis (today: Granada ), Indaletius of Urci (today: Almería ), Hesychius of Carteia (today: Cazorla ) and Euphrasius of Illiturgum (today: Andújar ).
This tradition comes from the martyrology of Lyon from the year 806, which in turn is based on a source from the 5th century. According to manuscripts from the 10th century, the seven men went ashore in Cádiz , where they were persecuted by the local population but miraculously saved. The historical existence of these bishops is doubtful, even if Pope John Paul II explicitly referred to the seven bishops as missionaries of Spain during a visit to Spain in 1982.
The common feast day of the saints is May 1st. Saint Secundus is also commemorated on May 2nd.
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| SURNAME | Secundus from Abula |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Spanish bishop |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1st century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1st century |