Romanus of Samosata

Romanus of Samosata (died 297) was a martyr for Christianity in Syria in 297. He and his companions, Jacob, Philotheus, Hyperechius, Abibus, Julianus, and Paregorius were all subject to a variety of tortures before being hanged to trees and then nailed against them. They are mentioned in the Menaea Graeca and the Menologium der Orthodox-Katholischen Kirche des Morgenlandes. Their feast day is January 29.

Saint Romanus
Martyr
Died	297 Samosata, Syria
Venerated in	Roman Catholic Church Orthodox Church
Canonized	Pre-Congregation
Feast	December 9 Roman Catholic January 29 Eastern Orthodox

Romanus is one of the 140 Colonnade saints which adorn St. Peter's Square.

References

• Holweck, F. G. A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints. St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co. 1924.