Saint Mercurius

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0224 – 0250

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Who was Saint Mercurius?

Great-martyr Mercurius was a Christian saint and martyr. Born Philopater in the city of Eskentos in Cappadocia, Eastern Asia Minor, his original name means "lover of the Father". Saint Mercurius is also known by the name Abu-Seifein, which in Arabic means, "the holder [literally, father] of two swords", referring to a second sword given to him by Archangel Michael.

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Born
0224
Italy
Also known as
  • St. Mercurius
  • St. Philopateer Mercurius
  • Saint Philopateer Mercurius
Died
0250

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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