Benignus of Todi explained

Saint Benignus
Death Date:303
Feast Day:13 February
Venerated In:Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church
Death Place:Todi, Umbria, Italy
Titles:Martyr
Canonized Date:Pre-Congregation

Benignus was a martyr at Todi, Umbria, in 303, under the persecution of Diocletian.[1]

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

Notes and References

  1. http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=1737 St. Benignus