Concordius of Spoleto

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Concordius of Spoleto
Born	unknown, Rome
Died	c.175, Spoleto
Venerated in	Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church
Feast	1 January June 4
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This article deals with Concordius of Spoleto, an obscure saint and martyr. See Concordius [1] for the equally obscure saint and martyr.

1 Early life
2 Trial
3 Veneration
4 External links

[edit] Early life

Saint Concordius began his life as a subdeacon in Rome, and was reclusive; spending most of his time alone and praying. He was imprisoned during the Christian persecutions of Marcus Aurelius and tried in Spoleto, Italy.

[edit] Trial

The trial was overseen and judged by the governor of Umbria, Italy. Concordius was allowed his freedom if he would denounce his faith and worship a statue of the Roman god Jupiter. When Concordius refused, the judge had him beaten on a rack. After the torture however, Concordius praised Jesus, after which he was thrown in jail. Two days later, he was offered a second chance and presented with a statue to worship. Concordius then spat on the idol and was promptly beheaded, c.175 AD. Concordius was canonized by religious officials at that time, but it is unsure when or where this occurred.