Maurus, Pantalemon and Sergius explained

Honorific Prefix:Saints
Maurus, Pantalemon and Sergius
Death Date:27 July 117
Feast Day:27 July
Venerated In:Roman Catholic Church,Orthodox Church
Birth Place:Maurus - Bethlehem, JudeaPantalemon and Sergius - Apulia
Death Place:Bisceglie, Apulia
Titles:Martyrs and Bishop of Bisceglie
Canonized Date:Pre-congregation
Attributes:Mauro is represented in robes of a bishop with a book. Sergio and Pantaleone, in military attire, on a horse, while raising a flag with red cross on a white background
Patronage:Bisceglie, Apulia
Major Shrine:Cathedral of Bisceglie

Maurus, Pantelemon and Sergius (died 117 AD) are 2nd century Christian martyrs venerated at Bisceglie on the Adriatic. Tradition holds that Maurus was from Bethlehem and was sent to be the first bishop of Bisceglie by Peter. They were killed during the persecutions of Christians under the Roman emperor Trajan.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.saintpatrickdc.org/ss/0727.shtml Saint of the Day, July 27: Maurus, Pantelemon and Sergius