St Mantius of Évora was the first bishop of Lisbon and Évora, Spain who died as a martyr in Ebora Liberalitas Julia, Lusitania (present-day Évora, Portugal) during Christian persecutions after refusing to offer sacrifices to the pagan gods. We celebrate his feast day on May 21 every year in the Catholic Church.
St Mantius of Évora Biography |
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| Date of Birth | 1st century AD |
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| Country of Birth | Portugal in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Bishops |
| Profession | Bishop |
| Place of Work | Portugal |
| Date of Death | 1st century AD |
| Place of Death | Évora, Portugal |
| Feast Day | May 21 |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
Saint’s Biography
St Mantius of Évora was the first bishop of Lisbon and Évora, Spain who died as a martyr in Ebora Liberalitas Julia, Lusitania (present-day Évora, Portugal) during Christian persecutions after refusing to offer sacrifices to the pagan gods. We celebrate his feast day on May 21 every year in the Catholic Church.
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