Basilica of Saint-Ferjeux
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Besançon
Besançon , is the capital and principal city of the Franche-Comté region in eastern France. It had a population of about 237,000 inhabitants in the metropolitan area in 2008...
, in the quartier of Saint-Ferjeux
Saint-Ferjeux (Besançon)
Saint-Ferjeux is a district of Besançon located to the west of the city- Geography :The sector is located to the west of the city, near Planoise, Tilleroyes and Grette- Transports :* Lines 1, 3, 10, 20 and 27 serve the area...
. It is dedicated to the patron saints of Besançon, Ferreolus and Ferrutio
Ferreolus and Ferrutio
Saints Ferreolus and Ferrutio are venerated as martyrs and saints by the Catholic Church. Their legendary acts state that they were converted to Christianity by Saint Polycarp. They were brothers who were ordained as a priest and deacon, respectively, by Saint Irenaeus of Lyons. They were sent to...
(Ferréol et Ferjeux).
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- Saints Ferreolus and FerrutioFerreolus and FerrutioSaints Ferreolus and Ferrutio are venerated as martyrs and saints by the Catholic Church. Their legendary acts state that they were converted to Christianity by Saint Polycarp. They were brothers who were ordained as a priest and deacon, respectively, by Saint Irenaeus of Lyons. They were sent to...