Date 22 September The Saint of the Day -STS. MAURICE AND COMPANIONS, SOLDIERS AND MARTYRS-they refused to offer sacrifices to the pagan gods =ST. EMERITA, MARTYR -ST. BASILLA, MARTYR

Date 22 September The Saint of the Day 

STS. MAURICE AND COMPANIONS, SOLDIERS AND MARTYRS

St Maurice was the head of the famous Theban Legion, a unit of Roman soldiers composed of Christians. They were martyred by the Emperor Maximian when they refused to offer sacrifices to the pagan gods ahead of an important battle.

ST. EMERITA, MARTYR ON THE VIA OSTIENSE

ST. BASILLA, MARTYR ON THE VIA SALARIA ANTICA

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