Ferreolus and Ferrutio
Saints Ferreolus and Ferrutio (or Fargeau and Ferrutius; French: Ferréol et Ferjeux; Italian: Ferreolo e Ferruccio) (died ca. AD 212) are venerated as martyrs and saints by the Catholic Church, especially in Besançon where they are honored as its patron saints.
Saint Ferreolus and Ferrutio | |
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Statue of Ferreolus of Besançon. Basilique Saint-Ferjeux, near Besançon. | |
| Died | ~AD 212 |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Major shrine | Basilica of Saint-Ferjeux |
| Feast | 16 June |
| Patronage | Besançon |
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