Saint Terence

Saint Terence (Terentius, Terentianus) is any of several Christian figures:

  • Terence (Terentianus) was, according to his legend, an officer in the Roman Army during the 1st century. He witnessed the death sentencing of Saints Peter 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 1st-century bishop of Iconium. He may have been the Tertius mentioned by Saint Paul the Apostle in Romans 16.22 [2] (although the Wiki article has different feast days), He was martyred. His feast day is June 21.[3]
  • Terentian (d. 118), Bishop of Todi and saint
  • 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.[4]
  • Terence of Pesaro (d. ca. 251 AD), patron saint of Pesaro.
  • Terence of Imola[5]
  • Bishop-Martyr Terence Albert O'Brien (1600-1651)

References
  1. saintt0w.htm Archived 2007-12-03 at the Wayback Machine
  2. Saints' Names (boys S–Z) & Their Meanings – Good News Ministries Online
  3. saintt0y.htm Archived 2007-12-03 at the Wayback Machine
  4. San Terenzio e compagni
  5. San Terenzio di Imola

See also
  • Saint Terentianus
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