Faustinus and Jovita
Saints Jovita and Faustinus | |
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Virgin Mary and Christ Child with Saints Jovita and Faustinus, by Vincenzo Foppa | |
| Martyrs | |
| Born | Brixia, Italia, Roman Empire |
| Died | 120 AD Brixia, Italia, Roman Empire |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Feast | 15 February |
| Attributes | depicted as two knightly brothers holding the palms of martyrdom. Sometimes only Jovita is shown, richly dressed and on horseback; an angel may be shown saving them from drowning; sometimes shown with Faustinus of Brescia |
| Patronage | Brescia |
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Jovita and Faustinus were said to be Christian martyrs under Hadrian, traditionally held to have died in 120 AD. Together, they are patron saints of the Italian city of Brescia. Faustinus is the patron saint of Pietradefusi.