Saint Fortunatus of Vienne

Memorial

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Deacon. Sent by Saint Irenaeus of Lyons to evangelize around Vienne, France. Martyr.

Died

  • scourged, had their legs crushed, were bound to wheels in motion, stifled with smoke while stretched on the rack, and finally run through with a sword in 212 at Valence, France

Canonized

Additional Information

MLA Citation

  • “Saint Fortunatus of Vienne“. CatholicSaints.Info. 9 November 2023. Web. 1 May 2024. <>