Maurus, Pantalemon and Sergius
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Saints Maurus, Pantelemon and Sergius (died 117 AD) are 2nd century Christian martyr
s venerated at Bisceglia
on the Adriatic. Their story may be inaccurate, but tradition holds that Maurus was from Bethlehem and was sent to be the first bishop of Bisceglia by Saint Peter. They were killed during the persecutions of Christians under the Roman emperor Trajan.
Martyr
A martyr is somebody who suffers persecution and death for refusing to renounce, or accept, a belief or cause, usually religious.-Meaning:...
s venerated at Bisceglia
Bisceglia
Bisceglia is an Italian family name that originates from the Apulia region of Italy and from Tempio Pausania, an important town of Sardinia Island.-History:...
on the Adriatic. Their story may be inaccurate, but tradition holds that Maurus was from Bethlehem and was sent to be the first bishop of Bisceglia by Saint Peter. They were killed during the persecutions of Christians under the Roman emperor Trajan.