About Saturninus of Carthage
Lived 201 – 304 (aged 102–103). Saturninus of Carthage was a Roman catholic priest.
Sarcophagus of the saint under the high altar of San Saturnino church in Rome. Saturninus of Carthage was a North African Christian martyr killed by Maximian in 304 after being exiled to Rome during the Decian persecution, as stated in an inscription dedicated to him by Pope Damasus I.
He was buried in the Catacomb of Trasone on the via Salaria. Filocalus's Chronograph of 354 records his burial there on 29 November. His body was later translated to San Saturnino church in Rome.
The Roman Martyrology states that he:
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Saturninus of Carthage?
bishop of Carthage
When was Saturninus of Carthage born?
Saturninus of Carthage was born in 201 in Carthage.
When did Saturninus of Carthage die?
Saturninus of Carthage died on 29 November 304 in Rome.
What was Saturninus of Carthage's occupation?
Saturninus of Carthage was a catholic priest.
What nationality was Saturninus of Carthage?
Saturninus of Carthage was Roman.
Sources & further reading
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