From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Secundus of Asti
Secundus of Asti
For the Spanish saint, see Secundus of Abula.
Saint Secundus of Asti
Image of Saint Secundus, from the Codice della Catena
(Turin).
Died ~119 AD Collegiate church of San Secondo in Asti.
Honored Roman Catholic Church
where Secundus met the city’s first bishop, Marcian, who
in
was later martyred under Hadrian. Secundus’ meeting
Feast March 29 with Marcian influenced his decision to become a Chris-
Attributes military attire; on horseback; sometimes tian; his meeting with Faustinus and Jovita further influ-
depicted with Saint Maurice and the Theban enced his conversion. His friend Sapricius attempted to
Legion make him abjure his newfound faith. Secundus refused,
and was tortured and decapitated.
Patronage Asti; Ventimiglia
Secundus of Asti (Italian: Secondo di Asti) (died 119) is ven- Veneration
erated as a martyr and saint. His feast day is generally
The codex called the Codice della Catena depicts Saints Oc-
celebrated on March 29. Until the 15th century it was
tavius, Adventor, Solutor, Maximus of Turin, John the
celebrated at Asti on March 30, but it is now celebrated
Baptist, and Secundus of Asti.[2] Bernardo Strozzi painted
there on the first Tuesday in May. He was a historical fig-
his St Secundus and Angel around 1640.[3]
ure who was beheaded at Asti under Hadrian. He is said
to have been a patrician of Asti and a subaltern officer in
the imperial army. It is known that a church was dedicat- Notes
ed to him in the area as early as the 9th century.[1]
[1] San Secondo di Asti
[2] Torino Medievale - Percorso - Porta Doranea
Legend [3] Bernardo Strozzi Online
Later legends made Secundus a member of the Theban
Legion. A more elaborate legend states that he was a External links
young man of noble lineage who visited the jails of Asti.
• Saints of March 29: Secundus of Asti
Secundus was a friend of Sapricius (Saprizio), prefect of
• San Secondo di Asti (Italian)
the city. They traveled together to the city of Tortona,
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Secundus of Asti
Persondata Date of birth
Name Secundus Of Asti Place of birth
Alternative names Date of death
Short description Place of death
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