Ceccardus of Luni
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Saint Ceccardus of Luni (died 860), otherwise San Ceccardo, was a bishop of Luni in Liguria, Italy, who was believed to have been killed by Viking pirates, probably in 860 when they sacked the city of Luni.
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Ceccardus of Luni | |
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Bishop | |
Died | 860 AD |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
Canonized | 9 April 1832 |
Major shrine | Carrara Cathedral |
Feast | June 16 |
Patronage | Carrara |
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He was declared a martyr and later became the patron saint of Carrara. His feast day is 16 June.[1][2]