SAINT OF THE DAY SEPTEMBER 11, STS. PROTUS AND HYACINTH, MARTYRS ON THE VIA SALARIA,B. BONAVENTURA OF BARCELONA, FRANCISCAN FRIAR

 

SAINT OF THE DAY SEPTEMBER 11, STS. PROTUS AND HYACINTH, MARTYRS ON THE VIA SALARIA,

Sts Protus and Hyacinth were said to be eunuchs in the service of a Roman lady named Eugenia. With their help, Eugenia, along with her friend Bassilla, converted to Christianity. All suffered martyrdom after Eugenia was accused by her fiancé of being a Christian.  

B. BONAVENTURA OF BARCELONA, FRANCISCAN FRIAR