Urbanus (saint)
Urbanus is a holy bishop and martyr of the 1st century.
Relic sarcophagus of St. Urbanus in the Herzogenburg collegiate church
He is traditionally identified with Urbanus , whom Paul calls his helper in Romans ( Rom 16.9 EU ); but this equation is unproven. He is said to have later become bishop in Macedonia and was martyred together with three fellow believers in a popular gathering . Urbanus is venerated as a saint ; his feast day is October 31st .
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Urbanus |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Holy bishop and martyr |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1st century BC BC or 1st century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1st century |