Mantius of Évora
Mantius of Évora | |
|---|---|
| Disciple, Bishop and Martyr | |
| Born | 1st century AD Rome, Roman Empire |
| Died | 1st century AD Ebora Liberalitas Julia, Lusitania (present-day Évora, Portugal) |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Feast | 21 May |
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Mantius of Évora (Portuguese: São Manços) was the legendary first bishop of Lisbon and of Évora in the 1st century AD. In some versions of his legend, he was one of the disciples of Jesus Christ, who was sent to preach the Gospel in Lusitania.