Bishop

Saint Erasmus

Saint Erasmus, a bishop, was martyred under Diocletian and is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, protecting sailors.

Patron saint of Sailors, Abdominal pain
Feast
June 2
Era
4th Century
Place
Formia
Saint Erasmus portrait

At a Glance

Saint Erasmus

Feast Day
June 2
Era
4th Century
Primary Place
Formia
Vocation
Bishop
Patronage
Sailors, Abdominal pain

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Overview

Saint Erasmus

Saint Erasmus, a bishop, was martyred under Diocletian and is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, protecting sailors.

Feast day: June 2

Patronage

Sailors, Abdominal pain

Connected Places

  • Formia, Italy: His martyrdom site
  • Gaeta, Italy: His relics

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