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Benignus of Dijon

died 179

About this person

Wikipedia Summary

Benignus of Dijon was a martyr honored as the patron saint and first herald of Christianity of Dijon, Burgundy. His feast falls, with All Saints, on November 1; his name stands under this date in the Martyrology of St. Jerome.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
January 1, 200
İzmir
Date of death
November 30, 178
Dijon
Occupations & fields
presbyter
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