Calocerus
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Saint Calocerus (Italian: Caio, Calocero, Calogero) was a 2nd-century Christian martyr. He was probably an officer in the Roman army under the Roman emperor Hadrian and was stationed in Brescia in Lombardy, Italy.[1] His life and legend are associated with Saints Faustinus and Jovita, and according to tradition, all three saints were soldiers from Brescia.[2]
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Saint Calocerus | |
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Martyr | |
Died | 130 Albenga, Italy |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church |
Canonized | Pre-congregation |
Major shrine | cathedral of Albenga |
Feast | 18 April (Roman Catholic Church); 19 May (Eastern Orthodox) |
Attributes | depicted as a Roman soldier |
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According to tradition, Calocerus preached at Albenga and was martyred in this town.[2]