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Constantius was the first bishop of Perugia, Italy at age 30. He evangelized his people, cared for the poor, and lived a simple life that shamed the ruling classes.
Constantius was imprisoned, tortured, and martyred with many of his flock in the persecution of Marcus Aurelius.
Died
- beheaded in 170
- relics in an altar in the church of San Constanzo in 1205
- relics re-enshrined in 1781
- relics re-enshrined in 1825 at a new altar in the present church of San Constanzo
Canonized
- Pre-Congregation
Patronage
- Archdiocese of Perugia-Città della Pieve, Italy
- City of Perugia, Italy
Source: https://catholicsaints.info/saint-constantius-of-perugia/
