Pelagius of Constance was, a child martyr put to death in Pannonia during the persecution of Roman Emperor Numerian. He was first revered in Novigrad (Cittanova) in Istria, Croatia.[1]
Saint Pelagius of Constance | |
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 Medieval depiction of Pelagius in the Cathedral of Konstanz | |
| Born | ca. 270 |
| Died | ca. 283 |
| Feast | August 28 |
BackgroundEdit
Pelagius is the patron saint of Konstanz and the Cathedral of Konstanz, owing to the transfer of relics that were believed to be his to that city before or around 904 AD. He usually does not have a face in his depictions.
GalleryEdit
A 16th Century wall painting of Pelagius
Tomb in the Cathedral of Constance where Pelagius' relics were kept at least until the Reformation
ReferencesEdit
- ^ "Saint Pelagius". Catholic Online.
External linksEdit
- "Saint Pelagius". Archived from the original on 2007-08-14.
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