Lucian of Beauvais
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Saint Lucian (Lucianus, Lucien) of Beauvais (d. ca. 290 AD) is a Christian martyr of the Catholic Church. A missionary of Rome and an associate of Saint Quentin, he was martyred at Beauvais with two companions, Maximian and Julian.
The foundation of the diocese of Beauvais is traditionally attributed to him.
His name occurred in the calendar of the Book of Common Prayer from an early date.
[edit] External links
- Saints of January 8: Lucian of Beauvais
- (French) Saint Lucien: Apôtre du Beauvaisis, 1er Evêque et Patron principal du diocèse
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