A portrait of St. Victor of Xanten
St. Victor of Xanten
d. c. 287, traditional
Feast
October 10 · III c.
Patron of
Xanten · Soldiers · Martyrs
Order
Soldier / Martyr
Member of the Theban Legion (3rd century, traditional, d. c. 287), with companions martyred at Xanten on the lower Rhine for refusing to participate in the legion's persecution of fellow Christians. Patron of Xanten, where the cathedral preserves his cultus. Pre-Congregation; biography traditional.
Life & Times
Died: c. 287, traditional · From: Xanten, Germany / Switzerland, tradition.
Patronage
St. Victor of Xanten is invoked as the patron of xanten, soldiers, martyrs. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Victor of Xanten, 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.