Wednesday, February 15, 2012

SAINT PONTIAN OR SAINT PONTIANUS


Saint Pontianus
Martyr


Died 19 January 175 Spoleto






Feast day 19 January

Saint Pontianus  English for Pontian was martyred during the reign of Marcus Aurelius. He was put to death at Spoleto.

Pontianus is one of the 140 Colonnade saints which adorn St. Peter's Square.

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