Orontius of Lecce
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Saint Orontius of Lecce (Italian: Sant'Oronzo, sometimes Oronzio or Aronzo; Leccese: Santu Ronzu) is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church, along with two other figures associated with his legend, Fortunatus and Justus. He is viewed as the first bishop of Lecce.
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Saint Orontius | |
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Venerated in | Catholic Church |
Feast | August 26 |
Attributes | Episcopal attire; smashes pagan idols at his feet[1] |
Patronage | Lecce (city and province); Ostuni; Turi |
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