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  • Leucius of Brindisi
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  • Saint Leucius was initially a missionary from Alexandria, Egypt, who later founded the diocese of Brindisi, as the first Bishop in 165. It is believed that he later suffered martyrdom in 180.
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Canonized date
  • pre-congregation
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Birth Date
  • Early 2nd Century
major shrine
Attributes
  • Pastoral Staff
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Name
  • Saint Leucius of Brindisi
ImageSize
  • 250
Caption
  • Painting of St. Leucius in the Cathedral of Benevento, by Oronzo Tiso
feast day
  • --01-11
Birth Place
  • Location Unknown, believed to be Eastern Europe
Titles
  • Martyr and Bishop of Brindisi
death date
  • 180
abstract
  • Saint Leucius was initially a missionary from Alexandria, Egypt, who later founded the diocese of Brindisi, as the first Bishop in 165. It is believed that he later suffered martyrdom in 180.