Saint Mercurius the Soldier Biography
Saint Mercurius the Soldier Profile. Born: 224 AD in Italy, Europe. Worked in Italy. Died: 250 AD in Caesarea, Cappadocia, Asia, Turkey. Feast Day is celebrated on November 11.
St. Mercurius the Soldier Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | 224 AD |
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| Country of Birth | Italy in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Not Married |
| Profession | Soldier |
| Place of Work | Italy |
| Date of Death | 250 AD |
| Place of Death | Caesarea, Cappadocia, Asia, Turkey |
| Feast Day | November 11 |
| Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
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St. Mercurius the Soldier Biography
St. Mercurius the Soldier was the son of a Scythian officer in the Imperial Roman army. He later became a soldier in the same army and distinguished himself during the defence of the City of Rome. He was ordered to sacrifice to an idol during the persecutions of Decius and when he refused he was killed.
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