Ceccardus of Luni
Saint Ceccardus of Luni (died 860), otherwise San Ceccardo, was a bishop of Luni in Liguria, Italy, who was believed to have been killed by Viking pirates, probably in 860 when they sacked the city of Luni.
Ceccardus of Luni | |
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Bust of Saint Ceccardus in Carrara Cathedral | |
| Bishop | |
| Died | 860 AD |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Canonized | 9 April 1832 |
| Major shrine | Carrara Cathedral |
| Feast | June 16 |
| Patronage | Carrara |
He was declared a martyr and later became the patron saint of Carrara. His feast day is 16 June.
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