Martyrs (303), died Milan. According to tradition they were soldiers under Maximian Hercules, martyred for the faith. They are also said to have been companions of Saint Januarius of Mauretania. Saint Ambrose mentions them in his works, and a basilica was built in honor of them at Milan. Feast, Roman Calendar, July 12,.
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