St. Torpes of Pisa Biography
St. Torpes of Pisa Profile. Born: unknown in Italy, Europe. Worked in Italy. Died: 65 AD in Italy. Feast Day is celebrated on April 29.
St. Torpes of Pisa 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 | unknown |
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| Country of Birth | Italy in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Married |
| Profession | missionary |
| Place of Work | Italy |
| Date of Death | 65 AD |
| Place of Death | Italy |
| Feast Day | April 29 |
| Beatification | |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
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Saint’s Biography
Saint Torpes of Pisa was murdered during the persecutions of Nero. He became a Christian after being converted by Saint Paul. He openly talked about his faith during a ceremony in which Nero attended. After St. Torpes declared himself a Christian, Nero did not want to kill him and instead asked him to renounce his faith. When he refused to do so, Nero had him beheaded.
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