Exuperius (Theban Legion)

Saint Exuperius
El Greco, The Martyrdom of St Maurice.
Martyr
BornAfrica?
Died286 AD
Agaunum
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Major shrineformerly Gembloux Abbey
Feast22 September
AttributesMilitary attire
PatronageGembloux Abbey

Exuperius or Exupernis is venerated as a saint and martyr by the Catholic Church; according to tradition, he was the standard-bearer of the Theban Legion and thus a companion to Saint Maurice.

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