St Agricola of Bologna was also known as Aregle.
He was born in the 3rd century AD in Bologna, Italy.
He was tortured and died as a martyr in 304 AD together with St Vitalis, his slave during the persecution by Roman Emperor Diocletian.
We celebrate his feast day on November 4 every year in the Catholic Church.
| St Agricola of Bologna Biography | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 3rd century AD |
| Place of Birth | Bologna, Italy |
| Date of Death | 304 AD |
| Place of Death | Bologna, Italy |
| Feast Day | November 4 |
| Canonization | Precongregation |
| Patron Saint of | |
St Agricola of Bologna Life History
St Agricola of Bologna was killed during the persecutions of Diocletian. However, his death as a martyr was a result of St Vitalis’s bravery in his torture.
St Agricola had converted St Vitalis, his slave to Christianity. Vitalis was the first to suffer martyrdom in the amphitheater.
His slave made St. Agricola stand up for his faith which in turn led to his death.
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