Saint Settimio of Jesi
Also known as
- Septimus
- 22 September (since 1623)
- formerly 5 September
Profile
Raised in a pagan family, Settimio received a good education and was a professional soldier. While in Italy, he converted to Christianity, and began to preach the faith. He was forced to flee from Milan, Italy in 303 during the persecutions of Diocletian. In Rome he became known for his preaching and bringing converts to the faith, even during a time of persecution. Consecrated as the first bishop of Jesi, Italy by Pope Saint Marcellus I. In Jesi, he built the first cathedral of the diocese, but a judge named Florentius ordered Settimio to sacrifice to pagan gods. Bishop Settimio ignored the order, continued to preach, performed miracles, and converted many in the city. For his refusal, he was executed. Martyr.
Born
- beheaded in Jesi, Italy
- though his place of burial was lost, by 1208 the cathedral was named for him
- relics re-discovered in 1469 and enshrined in the Jesi cathedral
- relics re-enshrined in a new altar in 1623
MLA Citation
- “Saint Settimio of Jesi“. CatholicSaints.Info. 19 June 2022. Web. 25 April 2024. <>