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Ursus of Solothurn was a 3rd-century Roman Christian venerated as a saint. He was associated very early with the Theban Legion and is recorded in the Roman Martyrology, with Victor of Solothurn on 30 September.
The St. Ursus Cathedral (Cathedral of St. Ursus) or Solothurn Cathedral is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Basel in the city of Solothurn, Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
Solothurn is said to be the most beautiful baroque city in Switzerland. The imposing buildings were constructed in various epochs: ranging from the first half of the 12th century, when the clock tower was built, to 1773, when St. Ursus Cathedral was constructed in baroque and neo-classical style.
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Mar 21, 2022 · The St. Ursus Cathedral in Solothurn is dedicated to St. Ursus, a 3rd-century Roman Christian martyr, and saint. Historical sources say Ursus was tortured by Emperor Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) and Governor Hyrtacus for not worshipping false gods.
The Cathedral of St. Ursus - a significant, early classical baroque church with breathtaking views. The Cathedral of St. Ursus, designed by architects Gaetano Matteo Pisoni and Paolo Antonio Pisoni, was built between 1762 and 1773. It is the landmark of the town of Solothurn.
Solothurn, Switzerland. The St. Ursus Cathedral in Solothurn is dedicated to Ursus of Solothurn, who was a 3rd-century Roman Christian venerated as a saint. His his body is located under the cathedral.
URSUS, Saint, patron of the principal church of Solothurn (Soleure) in Switzerland, honored from very early times, as a martyr of the Theban Legion, and record...
