Romanus Ostiarius
Roman Christian martyr and saint (died c.258)
About Romanus Ostiarius
Lived 200 – 258. Romanus Ostiarius was a Roman.
Saint Romanus Ostiarius is a saint of the Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church. His legend states that he was a soldier who converted to Christianity by the example of Saint Lawrence, who baptized Romanus after the soldier was imprisoned. He became a church ostiary in Rome and was later martyred.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Romanus Ostiarius?
Roman Christian martyr and saint (died c.258)
When was Romanus Ostiarius born?
Romanus Ostiarius was born in 200.
When did Romanus Ostiarius die?
Romanus Ostiarius died on 9 August 258 in Rome.
What nationality was Romanus Ostiarius?
Romanus Ostiarius was Roman.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Romanus Ostiarius
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Romanus Ostiarius. https://biography.guide/romanus-ostiarius/
MLA: "Romanus Ostiarius." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/romanus-ostiarius/.
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