Saint Saturninus of Cagliari is venerated as the patron saint of Cagliari. According to Christian tradition, Saturninus was a local martyr –that is, he was killed at Cagliari by order of governor Barbarus. The legend states that he was beheaded for refusing to offer sacrifices to Jupiter during the persecutions of Christians by Diocletian.
Christian feast day: Saturninus of Cagliari
On October 30, in the year 0, Christian feast day: Saturninus of Cagliari. This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of October 30, one of 438 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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