Ursicinus of Ravenna

Summary

Ursicinus of Ravenna (Italian: Sant' Ursicino) (d. ca. 67) is venerated as a martyr by the Catholic Church. He was said to be a physician of Ravenna. [1] His legend is connected with that of Vitalis, who is said to have encouraged the wavering Ursicinus after the physician was sentenced to death for his faith. After he was beheaded, Vitalis buried him in Ravenna.[2]

Saint

Ursicinus of Ravenna
Martyr
Diedc. 67 AD
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
FeastJune 19

He should not be confused with Bishop Ursicinus of Ravenna (6th century), who ordered the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe to be built.

References edit

  1. ^ Monks of Ramsgate. "Ursicinus". Book of Saints 1921. CatholicSaints.Info. 10 November 2017
  2. ^ Borrelli, Antonio. "Sant' Ursicino", September 16, 2002

External links edit

  • Saints of June 19: Ursicinus