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• 5 September on some calendars

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Brother of Saint Ferreolus of Besançon. Deacon. Sent by Saint Irenaeus of Lyons to evangelize the area of Besançon, France; he worked there for 30 years. Martyr.

Born

• Asia Minor

Died

• c.212 in the area of Besançon, France

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation

Patronage

• in France
  • Besançon, city of
  • Besançon, archdiocese of

MLA Citation

• “Saint Ferrutio of Besançon“. CatholicSaints.Info. 21 March 2024. Web. 29 April 2024. <>