St Gordian the Judge was born in the 4th century in Rome, Italy, was beheaded and died as a martyr in 362 on the Latin Road outside Rome, Italy. We celebrate his feast day on May 10 every year in the Catholic Church.
St Gordian the Judge Biography |
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| Date of Birth | 4th century |
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| Place of Birth | Rome, Italy |
| Profession | Roman judge |
| Place of Work | Rome |
| Date of Death | 362 AD |
| Place of Death | Rome, Italy |
| Feast Day | May 10 |
| Canonization | Pre-Congregation |
Saint’s Biography
Saint Gordian was a judge in Italy who converted to Christianity. Gordian was tortured and killed for his newfound faith. The order was given by the Roman prefect Apronianus during the persecutions of Julian the Apostate.
Death
He was beheaded in 362 on the Latin Road outside Rome, Italy, and buried with Saint Epimachus in a crypt near Rome. His relics are at the Basilica of Saint John Lateran, Rome, Italy, and at Kempten Abbey, Bavaria, Germany.
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