Saint Terence
Saint Terence (Terentius, Terentianus) is any of several Christian figures:
- Terence (Terentianus) was, according to his legend, an officer in the Roman Army during the 1st century. He witnessed the death sentencing of Saints Peter and Paul. He became a convert, and was martyred himself, possibly also with his son. His feast day is June 26.[1]
- Terence was a 1st-century bishop of Iconium. He may have been the Tertius mentioned by Saint Paul the Apostle in Romans 16.22.[2][3] He was martyred. His feast day is June 21.[2]
- Terentian, Bishop of Todi and saint
- Terence, martyred at Carthage during the time of Decius, along with Africanus, Maximus, Pompeius, Zeno, Alexander, and Theodore. Theodosius I transferred their relics to Constantinople.[4]
- Terence of Pesaro (d. ca. 251 AD), patron saint of Pesaro.
- Terence of Imola
- Bishop-Martyr Terence Albert O'Brien
References
- ↑ saintt0w.htm
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 saintt0y.htm
- ↑ Saints' Names (boys S–Z) & Their Meanings – Good News Ministries Online
- ↑ San Terenzio e compagni
See also
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