Cantius, Cantianus, and Cantianilla
Cantius, Cantianus, and Cantianilla | |
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Martyrdom of Cantius, Cantianus, and Cantianilla, from Krainburger Altar, 1510 | |
| Martyrs | |
| Died | c. AD 304 Aquae Gradatae (San Canzian d'Isonzo) |
| Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church Roman Catholic Church |
| Major shrine | San Canzian d'Isonzo |
| Feast | 31 May |
| Attributes | Cantius and Cantianus are depicted as two youths; Cantianilla as a girl; Protus as a tutor with a staff and faggot; sword; the group fleeing in a chariot; beheaded before an idol; palms and sword. |
| Patronage | children; Roman Catholic youth |
Cantius, Cantianus, and Cantianilla (died 31 May 304) were Roman Christians who are venerated as saints and martyrs by the Eastern Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church. Their feast day is commemorated on 31 May.