Saint Defendente the Theban was born in Egypt, Africa. He worked in Italy and died around 286 AD in Romania. His feast Day is celebrated on January 2 every year.
| Saint Defendente the Theban Biography | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | N/A |
| Country of Birth | Egypt of Africa |
| Profession | Soldier |
| Place of Work | Italy |
| Date of Death | 286 AD |
| Place of Death | Romania |
| Feast Day | January 2 |
| Beatification | Beatified by Pre congregation |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre congregation |
| Patron Saint of | • Against fire • Against wolves • 16 towns in Italy |
Saint Defendente the Theban Life History
Saint Defendente the Theban also known as, Defendente of Thebes, Defendens, was one of the Christian martyrs of the Theban Legion, led by St. Maurizio. Defendens was martyred for refusing to leave the Christian faith, under the Roman Emperor Maximian (250-310).
The massacre took place by beheading, in Agaunus, near the Rhone in the territory of Marseilles, France in 286 AD. His memorial is celebrated on January 2.
Saint Defendente the Theban Date of birth
St Defendente the Theban was born in Egypt, Africa though there are no data based on the dates he was born but we will update this information soon.
Place of Birth
St Defendente the Theban was born in Egypt, Africa though there are no data based on the dates he was born but we will update this information soon.
Family Background
There are no surviving details concerning his family but we are keeping tabs and we will update this information soon.
Profession
Christian soldier in the Theban Legion of the imperial Roman army. Martyred by emperor Maximian for refusing to sacrifice to pagan gods prior to a battle.
Saint Defendente the Theban Date of Death
He was beheaded around 286 A.D along the Rhone river in Agauno (modern Marseille, France).
Saint Defendente the Theban Place of Death
St Defendente the Theban was beheaded around 286 A.D along the Rhone river in Agauno (modern Marseille, France).
Saint Defendente the Theban Feast Day
He is amont the famous Saints whose feast Day is celebrated on January 2 every year.
Beatification
St Defendente the Theban was beatified by Pre Congregation process and we are keeping tabs and we will update this information soon concerning the event.
Canonization
He was Canonized by Pre Congregation process and we are keeping tabs and we will update this information soon concerning the event.
Patron Saints of
St Defendente the Theban was a patronage saint of Against fire, Against wolves and 16 towns in Italy.
Saint’s Attributes
He was attributed with imperial Roman soldier holding a palm of martyrdom.
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