Pontianus (martyr)
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Saint Pontianus was martyred during the reign of Marcus Aurelius. He was put to death at Spoleto
Spoleto
Spoleto is an ancient city in the Italian province of Perugia in east central Umbria on a foothill of the Apennines. It is S. of Trevi, N. of Terni, SE of Perugia; SE of Florence; and N of Rome.-History:...

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Pontianus is one of the 140 Colonnade saints which adorn St. Peter's Square.
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