Roman Catholic Resources: Patron Saints

St. Vincent

Patron Saint of Wine Producers
Feast Day Celebrated on January 22

Born Circa 250? AD  - - -  Died 304 AD

St. Vincent of Saragossa is the earliest Spanish martyr known. He was brought to trial along with his bishop Valerius, and that since Valerius had a speech impediment, Vincent spoke for both. His fearless manner so angered the governor that Vincent was tortured and killed; his aged bishop was only exiled.

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