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March 12 · Optional · Red

St Maximilian of Tebessa

(274–295) Numidian conscript of twenty-one who refused the military oath at Tebessa: 'I cannot serve as a soldier; I am a Christian.' The proconsul read him the penalty; he answered, 'Thanks be to God,' and was beheaded — an early conscientious objector.

When is the feast of St Maximilian of Tebessa?

The feast is celebrated on March 12 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of St Maximilian of Tebessa?

The feast of St Maximilian of Tebessa is celebrated on March 12 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Maximilian of Tebessa?

(274–295) Numidian conscript of twenty-one who refused the military oath at Tebessa: 'I cannot serve as a soldier; I am a Christian.' The proconsul read him the penalty; he answered, 'Thanks be to God,' and was beheaded — an early conscientious…

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