Mavilus

Saint Mavilus of Adrumetum
Martyr
Died 212
Adrumetum, Africa Province
Venerated in Roman Catholic Church
Canonized Pre-congregation
Feast 4 January

Mavilus of Adrumetum was an early Christian martyr during the persecutions of Caracalla. He suffered martyrdom at Adrumetum, in 212, by being thrown to wild beasts, by order of Governor Scapula.[1]

His feast day is 4 January.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Ante-Nicene Fathers, Vol. 3. edited by Alexander Roberts, James Donaldson, and A. Cleveland Coxe, translated by S. Thelwall.(Buffalo, NY: Christian Literature Publishing Co., 1885.) Revised and edited for New Advent by Kevin Knight.
  2. ↑ Dominican Martyrology: January
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