Cantius, Cantianus, and Cantianilla
Saints Cantius, Cantianus, and Cantianilla (all died May 31, circa 304 AD) are venerated as saints and martyrs by the Christian church.
Saints Cantius, Cantianus, and Cantianilla | |
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Martyrdom of Cantius, Cantianus, and Cantianilla, from Krainburger Altar, 1510 | |
| Died | c. 304 AD Aquae Gradatae (San Canzian d'Isonzo) |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Major shrine | San Canzian d'Isonzo |
| Feast | May 31 |
| Attributes | Cantius and Cantianus are depicted as two youths; Cantianilla as a girl; Protus as a tutor with a staff and faggot; sword; the group fleeing in a chariot; beheaded before an idol; palms and sword; Protus is sometimes depicted as a bishop. |
| Patronage | children; Catholic youth |
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