Saint Terence
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Saint Terence can refer to several Christian figures:
- Terence (Terentianus) was, according to his legend, an officer in the Roman Army during the first century. He witnessed the death sentencing of Saints John and Paul. He became a convert, and was martyred himself, possibly also with his son. His feast day is June 26.[1]
- Terence was a first century bishop of Iconium. He may have been the Tertius mentioned by Saint Paul the Apostle in Romans 16.22.[2][3] He was martyred. His feast day is June 21.[4]
- Terence, martyred at Carthage during the time of Decius, along with Africanus, Maximus, Pompeius, Zeno, Alexander, and Theodore. Theodosius I transferred their relics to Constantinople.[5]
- Terence of Pesaro (d. ca. 251 AD), patron saint of Pesaro.
- Terence of Imola[1]
- Blessed Terence O’Brien
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- ^ saintt0w.htm
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- ^ Saints' Names (boys S-Z) & Their Meanings - Good News Ministries Online
- ^ saintt0y.htm
- ^ San Terenzio e compagni
