Saint Lucius of Adrianople

Also known as

  • Lucius of Edirne
  • Lucius of Odrin
  • Lucius of Edrêne
  • Lucius of Jedrene
  • Lucius of Hadrianopolis

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Bishop of Adrianople. Spoke zealously against Arianism at the Council of Sardica in 343; the feelings against orthodox Catholics were so strong that the Arian emperor Constantius agreed that Lucius was under the protection of Pope Julius before the bishop could return home after the Council. However, he and many of his flock were later martyred by Arians.

Died

  • c.348 in the diocese of Adrianople (modern Edirne, Turkey)

Canonized

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MLA Citation

  • “Saint Lucius of Adrianople“. CatholicSaints.Info. 15 April 2022. Web. 2 May 2024. <>