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Protus was a tutor and a catechist to Saints Cantius, Cantian and Cantianilla of Aquileia. To escape the persecutions of Diocletian, he moved with the family to Aquileia, Italy. However, the authorities there quickly ordered them to sacrifice to idols; they refused. He was a martyr.
Died
- beheaded in 304 at Aquae-Gradatae (modern San Canzian d’Isonzo) just outside Aquileia, Italy
Canonized
- Pre-Congregation
Patronage
- children
- Aquileia, Italy
Source: https://catholicsaints.info/saint-protus-of-aquileia/
