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Maurice (also Moritz, Morris, or Mauritius; Coptic: Ⲁⲃⲃⲁ Ⲙⲱⲣⲓⲥ) was an Egyptian military leader who headed the legendary Theban Legion of Rome in the 3rd century, and is one of the favourite and most widely venerated saints of that martyred group. He is the patron saint of several professions, locales, and kingdoms.
Saint Maurice (died c. 286, Agaunum, near Geneva; feast day September 22) was a Christian soldier whose alleged martyrdom, with his comrades, inspired a cult still practiced today. Among those martyred with him were SS.
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Then the letters of the emperors were sent and directed to the Thebans, which people after the commandment of God, they rendered to God that was due to him, and to the Cæsar that was longing belonged to him.
Saint Maurice is the patron of Infantrymen, Cramp and Swordsmiths. Meanings, definition and origins - a patron is considered to be a defender of a specific group of people or of a nation. There is a patron for virtually every cause, profession or special interest.
Sep 22, 2023 · The Theban Legion, loyal to both Emperor and God, defied orders to harm fellow Christians. Led by St. Maurice, they chose martyrdom over betrayal in Gaul.
Oct 25, 2022 · Today, Agaunum is named after Saint Maurice, you'll find it on the map as St-Maurice en Valais in Switzerland. The Emperor had given the soldiers instructions that Maurice, an avowed Christian, could not follow in good faith.
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Jun 1, 2024 · Saint Maurice was a member of the Theban Legion, a Roman legion said to have been constituted by Christian soldiers from Africa, which was called to put down a revolt in Aaunum, located in modern...
