Saints Crispus, Crispinianus, and Benedicta | |
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 This fourth-century fresco, found in the confessio (martyrdom shrine) of Saints John and Paul on the Caelian Hill, shows Crispus, Crispinianus, and Benedicta. Behind them are Roman magistrates or soldiers. | |
| Martyrs | |
| Died | 27 June 362 Rome |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church |
Crispus (or Crispinus), Crispinianus and Benedicta were Roman Christian martyrs, venerated after their death as saints. According to hagiographical accounts, their death followed as a result of the martyrdom of Saints John and Paul. According to the Acta Sanctorum, they were killed during the reign of Julian. This would place their deaths during the years 361 to 363 AD. The traditional date of their martyrdom is 27 June 362.[1]
- ^ Henschen, Godfrey; et al. (1709). "De sanctis martyribus Romanis Crispo vel Crispino Presbyt., Crispiniano Clerico, et Benedicta Virgine". Acta Sanctorum Junii (in Latin). Vol. V. Antwerp: Peter Jacobs. p. 258.