Simitrius
Simitrius (also: Symmetrius ) († 159 in Rome ) was a Christian martyr and saint .
Legend has it that Simitrius was a priest who was captured under Emperor Antoninus Pius along with 22 companions and executed without trial when they were about to gather for prayer in the Titulus of St. Praxedis .
Simitrius' feast day is May 26th .
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| SURNAME | Simitrius |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Symmetrius |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Martyr and saint |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1st century or 2nd century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 159 |
| Place of death | Rome |