Pope
Saint Fabian
Saint Fabian, chosen pope by divine sign, led the Church during persecution and was martyred under Decius.
Patron saint of
Rome, Perseverance
- Feast
- January 20
- Era
- 3rd Century
- Place
- Rome
At a Glance
Saint Fabian
- Feast Day
- January 20
- Era
- 3rd Century
- Primary Place
- Rome
- Vocation
- Pope
- Patronage
- Rome, Perseverance
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Overview
Saint Fabian
Saint Fabian, chosen pope by divine sign, led the Church during persecution and was martyred under Decius.
Feast day: January 20
Patronage
Rome, Perseverance
Connected Places
- Rome, Italy: Catacombs of San Callisto
- Vatican City: St. Peter’s Basilica
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