Maurus of Parentium
Maurus of Parentium is the patron saint of the Istrian city of Poreč/Parenzo in Croatia, called Parentium in Roman times.
Maurus | |
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 St Maurus on the Mosaic with Mother Mary and Child shown third from left with a crown of martyrdom in his hand | |
| Bishop and Martyr | |
| Born | 3rd century |
| Died | late 3rd century Poreč/Parenzo |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Major shrine | Votive chapel in the Euphrasian basilica |
| Feast | 21 November |
| Attributes | bishop holding the crown of martyrdoom in his hand |
| Patronage | Poreč/Parenzo, Croatia |
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