A portrait of St. Ursus of Solothurn
St. Ursus of Solothurn
d. c. 286, traditional
Feast
September 30 · III c.
Patron of
Solothurn · Soldiers · Martyrs
Order
Soldier / Martyr
Member of the Theban Legion (3rd century, traditional, d. c. 286), with St. Victor martyred at Solothurn in modern Switzerland for refusing to participate in the legion's persecution of fellow Christians. Patron of Solothurn. Pre-Congregation; biography traditional.
Life & Times
Died: c. 286, traditional · From: Switzerland / Roman Empire, tradition.
Patronage
St. Ursus of Solothurn is invoked as the patron of solothurn, soldiers, martyrs. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Ursus of Solothurn, 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.