Vincent of Saragossa
Saint Vincent of Saragossa | |
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 15th-century painting of Vincent by Tomás Giner. | |
| Protomartyr of Spain | |
| Born | 3rd century Osca, Hispania Tarraconensis (Huesca, Aragon, Spain) |
| Died | c. 304 Valentia, Hispania Tarraconensis (Valencia, Spain) |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Anglican Communion Orthodox Church |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
| Feast | 22 January (Roman Catholic, Orthodox & Anglican Churches) 11 November (Orthodox Church therefore additionally venerates him on November 11) |
| Attributes | Usually pontifical, episcopal, etc. insignia, tools of martyrdom and so forth |
| Patronage | São Vicente, Lisbon; Algarve; Valencia; Vicenza, Italy, vinegar-makers, wine-makers; Order of Deacons of the Catholic Diocese of Bergamo (Italy). |
Vincent of Saragossa (also known as Vincent Martyr, Vincent of Huesca or Vincent the Deacon), the Protomartyr of Spain, was a deacon of the Church of Saragossa. He is the patron saint of Lisbon and Valencia. His feast day is 22 January in the Roman Catholic Church, Anglican Communion, and the Orthodox Church.
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