Agapitus of Palestrina
16 year old Christian Saint martyred in 274
About Agapitus of Palestrina
Lived 201 – 274 (aged 72–73).
Agapitus is venerated as a martyr saint, who died on August 18, perhaps in 274,
According to his legend, 16-year-old Agapitus, who may have been a member of the noble Anicia family of Palestrina, was condemned to death, under the prefect Antiochus and the Emperor Aurelian, for being a Christian. Around the 5th century, Pope Felix III built a basilica in his honour on the supposed site of his martyrdom. His relics were kept in the basilica, and a cemetery grew around it.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Agapitus of Palestrina?
16 year old Christian Saint martyred in 274
When was Agapitus of Palestrina born?
Agapitus of Palestrina was born in 201 in Latium.
When did Agapitus of Palestrina die?
Agapitus of Palestrina died on 18 August 274 in Palestrina.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Agapitus of Palestrina
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Agapitus of Palestrina. https://biography.guide/agapitus-of-palestrina/
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