Sisenandus of Beja
Christian deacon and martyr / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sisenandus of Beja (Portuguese: Sisenando; died 16 July 851) was a Christian deacon and martyr who was put to death during the reign of Abd al-Rahman II, Emir of Córdoba, and is counted among the Martyrs of Córdoba.
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Saint Sisenandus of Beja | |
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Deacon and Martyr | |
Born | c. 825[1] Baja, Al-Andalus (modern-day Beja, Portugal) |
Died | 16 July 851 Córdoba, Al-Andalus |
Canonized | 13 February 1598 by Pope Clement VIII (cultus confirmed) |
Major shrine | Cathedral of St. James the Great, Beja |
Feast | 24 October |
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