| Saint Romanus | |
| Death Date: | 297 |
| Feast Day: | December 9 Roman CatholicJanuary 29 Eastern Orthodox |
| Venerated In: | Roman Catholic Church Orthodox Church |
| Death Place: | Samosata, Syria |
| Titles: | Martyr |
| Canonized Date: | Pre-Congregation |
Romanus of Samosata (died 297) was a martyr for Christianity in Syria in 297. He and his companions, Jacob, Philotheus, Hyperechius, Abibus, Julianus, and Paregorius were all subject to a variety of tortures before being hanged to trees and then nailed against them. They are mentioned in the Menaea Graeca and the Menologium der Orthodox-Katholischen Kirche des Morgenlandes. Their feast day is January 29.
Romanus is one of the 140 Colonnade saints which adorn St. Peter's Square.