Martyr

Saint Adrian

Saint Adrian, a Roman guard, converted after witnessing Christian courage and was martyred with his wife Natalia.

Patron saint of Soldiers, Butchers
Feast
September 8
Era
4th Century
Place
Nicomedia
Saint Adrian portrait

At a Glance

Saint Adrian

Feast Day
September 8
Era
4th Century
Primary Place
Nicomedia
Vocation
Martyr
Patronage
Soldiers, Butchers

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Overview

Saint Adrian

Saint Adrian, a Roman guard, converted after witnessing Christian courage and was martyred with his wife Natalia.

Feast day: September 8

Patronage

Soldiers, Butchers

Connected Places

  • Nicomedia, Turkey: His martyrdom site
  • Rome, Italy: San Adriano al Foro

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