Proculus of Bologna

Quick Facts

Intro

Saint and martyr

A.K.A.

Sanctus Proculus

Places

Italy

Martyr Saint

Work field

Military Religion

Gender

Male

Death

304

Place of death

Bologna, Province of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

The details (from wikipedia)

Biography

Saint Proculus of Bologna or Saint Proculus the Soldier (died c. 304 AD) is an Italian saint. He is said to have been a Roman officer who was martyred at Bologna under Diocletian.

Traditional Narrative

Saint Proculus is the military patron of Bologna. In the time of the Diocletian, one Marinus was sent to Bologna to enforce the emperor's edict. Incensed by Marinus' cruelty, Proculus went to Marinus' house and killed him with an axe. The Bolognese have held Proculus in veneration from very ancient times. His remains are preserved in the church of San Procolo in Bologna.

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