Saint Bessus
Saint Bessus | |
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Fresco of St. Bessus in the Cathedral of Ivrea | |
| Martyr | |
| Died | 3rd century Piedmont |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | August 10; December 1 |
| Attributes | depicted as a soldier bearing a banner with the Mauritian Cross and the palm of martyrdom; spade; helmet with an ostrich feather |
| Patronage | Ivrea (with Sabinus); Campiglia; Valprato Soana; Cogne; protector of soldiers against the dangers of war; also invoked for fertility |
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Bessus, sometimes Besse, (Italian: San Besso) is venerated as a member of the legendary Theban Legion, whose members were led by Maurice and were martyred for their Christian faith in the 3rd century.