Abundantius
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Abundantius is the name of several Christian
saint
s.
. His relic
s are venerated at Putignano
. His feast day is celebrated on March 22.
and martyr
- see Abundius and Abundantius
.
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
saint
Saint
A saint is a holy person. In various religions, saints are people who are believed to have exceptional holiness.In Christian usage, "saint" refers to any believer who is "in Christ", and in whom Christ dwells, whether in heaven or in earth...
s.
Abundantius of Putignano
This Abundantius died as a martyrMartyr
A martyr is somebody who suffers persecution and death for refusing to renounce, or accept, a belief or cause, usually religious.-Meaning:...
. His relic
Relic
In religion, a relic is a part of the body of a saint or a venerated person, or else another type of ancient religious object, carefully preserved for purposes of veneration or as a tangible memorial...
s are venerated at Putignano
Putignano
Putignano is a town and comune in the province of Bari, Puglia, Italy.-Economy:In the past the economy of the city was principally based on agriculture, but soon the population converted the rural village into an industrial center...
. His feast day is celebrated on March 22.
Abundantius of Fiesole
This Abundantius was a deaconDeacon
Deacon is a ministry in the Christian Church that is generally associated with service of some kind, but which varies among theological and denominational traditions...
and martyr
Martyr
A martyr is somebody who suffers persecution and death for refusing to renounce, or accept, a belief or cause, usually religious.-Meaning:...
- see Abundius and Abundantius
Abundius and Abundantius
Abundius and Abundantius are Christian martyrs who were killed during the Diocletian persecution. Their feast day is celebrated on September 16.-Biography:...
.