Genesius of Arles
Genesius of Arles (in French Genès) was a notary martyred under Maximianus in 303 or 308. He is honoured in the Catholic Church as the patron saint of notaries and secretaries, and invoked against chilblains and scurf. His feast day is celebrated on August 25.
Saint Genesius of Arles | |
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Genesius of Arles (right) portrayed in a stained glass window. On the left is Saint Honoratus. Church of St. Trophime, Arles. | |
| Saint | |
| Born | unknown Arles |
| Died | 303 or 308 |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Major shrine | Arles |
| Feast | August 25 |
| Attributes | palm of martyrdom; scroll |
| Patronage | notaries |
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