A portrait of St. Quirinus of Siscia
St. Quirinus of Siscia
d. 309
Feast
June 4 · IV c.
Patron of
Bishops · Martyrs · Siscia
Order
Bishop / Martyr
Pannonian bishop and martyr (d. 309), Bishop of Siscia (modern Sisak in Croatia); arrested under Galerius's persecution, refused to sacrifice, and was thrown into the Raab river with a millstone tied to his neck (according to the contemporary Acta Quirini). Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Died: 309 · From: Croatia / Hungary region.
Patronage
St. Quirinus of Siscia is invoked as the patron of bishops, martyrs, siscia. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Quirinus of Siscia, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.