Saint Maginus

Christian hermit and martyr

Saint Maginus - Christian hermit and martyr
Born

None
None years ago

Died

August 25th, 306
1718 years ago — None years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Spain

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A Christian hermit and martyr based in Tarragona, this religious figure dedicated life to spiritual practices and asceticism in the early Christian era. Tradition holds that persecution for faith led to martyrdom around the year 306. Recognized for devotion to Christian teachings, the legacy includes veneration in various Christian traditions.

Persecuted and martyred for faith

Venerated as a saint in Christian traditions

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