Facundus and Primitivus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Saints Facundus and Primitivus |
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Facundus and Primitivus
Procession statues in Las Quintanillas, Spain |
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| Born | León, Spain |
| Died | 300 AD near present-day Sahagún, Spain |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Feast | 27 November |
Saints Facundus (Spanish: Facundo) and Primitivus (Spanish: Primitivo) are honored as Christian martyrs. A martyr is someone who dies for their beliefs. According to old stories, they were Christians from León. They were put to death near the Cea River around the year 300 AD.
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Who Were Facundus and Primitivus?
Facundus and Primitivus were two early Christian saints. They lived in León, a city in what is now Spain. They are remembered for their strong faith. They chose to die rather than give up their Christian beliefs.
Their Story and Veneration
People have honored Saints Facundus and Primitivus for a very long time. A town called Sahagún grew up around a Benedictine monastery built for them. The name Sahagún might even come from "San Fagun," which means "Saint Facundus."
Visiting Their Shrine
In the 12th century, a famous book was written. It was called The Guide for the Pilgrim to Santiago de Compostela. This book told pilgrims where to go. It said: "You must also visit the bodies of the blessed martyrs Facundus and Primitivus." It also mentioned that Charlemagne built their church. This shows how important they were to pilgrims.
See also
In Spanish: Facundo y Primitivo (mártires) para niños
