St. Zeno

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St. Zeno is commemorated as a martyr whose relics lie beneath the sanctuary dedicated to the Blessed Virgin. He and his 10,203 legionaries were martyred here by order of Diocletian in 299 CE.

When

First attested: 299 CE
Attested period: 1200 – 2020
Historical notes: Martyrdom recorded in early 4th‑century hagiographies.

Relationships

co occurs with: Sts. Vincent and Anastasius, St. Bernard, Blessed Virgin, St. Paul
enemy of: Diocletian

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Mentioned by

Blessed Virgin
St. Paul

Sources

encyclopedia (1)

Abbey of Saints Vincent and Anastasius (Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)) (1913)

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Source passages

“The second, originally dedicated to the Blessed Virgin... is built over the relics of St. Zeno and his 10,203 legionaries, who were martyred here at the order of Diocletian, in 299.”
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