St. Nazarius & St. Celsus

Description: His father was a pagan Roman army officer, his mother a Christian. Raised a Christian, and taught religion by Saint Peter the Apostle. Friend of and co-worker with Saint Celsus. Evangelized in Milan. Martyred in the first persecution of Nero.
Born
1st century at Rome, Italy
Died
beheaded c.68 in Milan, Italy; legend says that when Saint Ambrose of Milan discovered his tomb in 395, Nazarius's blood was still liquid; relics taken to the basilica of the Apostles in Milan
Date: Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Repeat Type: Saturday, July 28, 2007 (every Year)
Priority: Medium
Access: Public
Created by: RiaMusic Ministry
Updated: Sunday, July 29, 2007 8:10pm

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