St. Adrian of Nicomedia
Pagan Herculian Guard at the imperial court of Nicomedia under Galerius. Converted upon witnessing the courage of Christian martyrs and was tortured and martyred himself. Husband of St. Natalia. Chief military saint of Northern Europe after St. George. Feast September 8 (Roman Catholic); March 4 traditional.
Life & Times
Also known as: Hadrian · Born: c. 278 · Died: 4 March 306 · From: Nicomedia, Asia Minor (modern Turkey).
Patronage
St. Adrian of Nicomedia is invoked as the patron of soldiers, butchers, arms dealers, prison guards, against epilepsy and plague. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Adrian of Nicomedia, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.