Donatus, Romulus, Secundian, and 86 Companions
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Donatus, Romulus, Secundian, and 86 Companions (died circa 304) were a group of Christians who were martyr
ed at Gruaro
(at the time called Concordia), near Venice
, during the Diocletian persecution
. Their feast day is celebrated on February 17.
Martyr
A martyr is somebody who suffers persecution and death for refusing to renounce, or accept, a belief or cause, usually religious.-Meaning:...
ed at Gruaro
Gruaro
Gruaro is a town and comune in the province of Venice, Veneto, Italy. It is west of SS463.-Sources:*...
(at the time called Concordia), near Venice
Venice
Venice is a city in northern Italy which is renowned for the beauty of its setting, its architecture and its artworks. It is the capital of the Veneto region...
, during the Diocletian persecution
Diocletian Persecution
The Diocletianic Persecution was the last and most severe persecution of Christians in the Roman empire. In 303, Emperor Diocletian and Maximian, Galerius, and Constantius issued a series of edicts rescinding the legal rights of Christians and demanding that they comply with traditional Roman...
. Their feast day is celebrated on February 17.