Peregrine
Christian martyr and saint
About Peregrine
Peregrine was a Roman.
St. Peregrine (Latin: Peregrinus) the martyr was an early Christian martyr who died because he and fellow Christians refused to worship the Roman Emperor Commodus on his birthday.
His remains are buried in the Saint John's Abbey in Collegeville, Minnesota.
He is patron saint of Croatian city Umag.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Peregrine?
Christian martyr and saint
When did Peregrine die?
Peregrine died on 25 August 182 in Rome.
What nationality was Peregrine?
Peregrine was Roman.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peregrine (martyr)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peregrine. https://biography.guide/peregrine/
MLA: "Peregrine." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peregrine/.
Chicago: "Peregrine." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/peregrine/.
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