Sabinian of Troyes

For other uses, see Sabinian (disambiguation).
Saint Sabinian of Troyes
Born Samos
Died Rilly-Sainte-Syre, near Troyes
Venerated in Roman Catholic Church
Feast January 29
Attributes With Patroclus of Troyes; man with throat pierced by a sword; with Saint Sabina of Troyes[1]

Saint Sabinian of Troyes (died 275) was a pagan who converted to Christianity (tradition states that he was converted by Patroclus of Troyes[1]), and became a martyr under Marcus Aurelius. He was beheaded at Rilly-Sainte-Syre near Troyes.

His feast day is 29 January.

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