The Manly Saints Project

The Manly Saints Project

Saint Mercurius

The saint with two swords

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Hugh Hunter
Nov 19, 2022
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Join me today to meet the saint who wielded two swords.

Byzantine fresco depicting Saint Mercurius, 1295.

Name: Mercurius

Life: Died around 290 AD

Status: Saint

Feast: November 25

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