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September 22 · Optional · Red

St Maurice and Companions

(d. c. 287) Officer of the Theban Legion, Egyptian Christians in Roman service, who refused orders to harm innocent Christians in Gaul. Decimated once, then again, the legion stood fast until all were killed; the abbey of Saint-Maurice rose at the place.

When is the feast of St Maurice and Companions?

The feast is celebrated on September 22 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of St Maurice and Companions?

The feast of St Maurice and Companions is celebrated on September 22 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Maurice and Companions?

(d. c. 287) Officer of the Theban Legion, Egyptian Christians in Roman service, who refused orders to harm innocent Christians in Gaul. Decimated once, then again, the legion stood fast until all were killed; the abbey of Saint-Maurice rose at the…

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