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St. Quentin

d. c. 287
Feast
October 31 · III c.
Patron of
Locksmiths · Tailors · Vermand · Amiens
Order
Missionary / Martyr

Roman martyr in Gaul (d. c. 287), traditional son of a Roman senator who came to Gaul as a missionary with St. Lucian of Beauvais; tortured and beheaded at Augusta Veromanduorum (modern Saint-Quentin in Picardy). Pre-Congregation; biography largely traditional.

Life & Times

Died: c. 287 · From: France / Italy, tradition.

Patronage

St. Quentin is invoked as the patron of locksmiths, tailors, vermand, amiens. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.

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About Catholic Saints

Catholic saints, including St. Quentin, 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.