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|SaintName=Saint Gregory of Spoleto | |SaintName=Saint Gregory of Spoleto | ||
|SaintStage=Saint | |SaintStage=Saint | ||
| | |FeastDay=December 24 | ||
|SaintBirthPlace=Spoleto, Roman Empire (now Italy) | |SaintBirthPlace=Spoleto, Roman Empire (now Italy) | ||
|SaintBirthCoordinates=42.7333, 12.7333 | |SaintBirthCoordinates=42.7333, 12.7333 | ||
|DeathPlace=Spoleto, Roman Empire (now Italy) | |DeathPlace=Spoleto, Roman Empire (now Italy) | ||
|SaintDeathCoordinates=42.7333, 12.7333 | |SaintDeathCoordinates=42.7333, 12.7333 | ||
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|NotableLabel3=Martyrdom site | |NotableLabel3=Martyrdom site | ||
|NotableCoordinates3=42.7333, 12.7333 | |NotableCoordinates3=42.7333, 12.7333 | ||
| | |AssociatedCountries=Italy; Germany | ||
| | |AssociatedDioceses=[[Diocese of Spoleto-Norcia]] | ||
|Canonized=Yes | |Canonized=Yes | ||
|Canonizer=Early Church | |Canonizer=Early Church | ||
|Profession=Priest | |Profession=Priest | ||
|Patronage=Spoleto | |Patronage=Spoleto | ||
|Attributes=Sword; book; palm of martyrdom | |Attributes=Sword; book; palm of martyrdom | ||
|PrimaryShrine=Cologne Cathedral, Cologne, Germany | |PrimaryShrine=Cologne Cathedral, Cologne, Germany | ||
|AdditionalVeneration=Eastern Orthodox Church | |AdditionalVeneration=Eastern Orthodox Church | ||
|ReviewLevel=0 | |ReviewLevel=0 | ||
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'''Saint Gregory of Spoleto''' (died c. 304 AD) was a 3rd-century priest and martyr in Spoleto, Italy, executed during the Diocletianic Persecution for refusing to sacrifice to Roman gods.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gregory of Spoleto |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_of_Spoleto |website=Wikipedia |access-date=2025-11-15}}</ref> According to hagiographic accounts preserved in the 10th-century ''Acts of Saint Gregory'', he was a devout cleric who spent his days in fasting, prayer, and teaching the Christian faith, converting many locals in Spoleto despite growing imperial hostility.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Saint of the Day – 24 December – Saint Gregory of Spoleto (Died c304) Priest Martyr |url=https://anastpaul.com/2024/12/24/saint-of-the-day-24-december-saint-gregory-of-spoleto-died-c304-priest-martyr/ |website=AnaStpaul |access-date=2025-11-15}}</ref> Accused by the general Flaccus under Emperors Diocletian and Maximian, Gregory was arrested, tortured with clubs, gridirons, and fire, and finally beheaded on December 24, 304 AD, in Spoleto's amphitheater.<ref>{{Cite web |title=St Gregory - Key to Umbria: Spoleto |url=https://www.keytoumbria.com/Spoleto/St_Gregory_of_Spoleto.html |website=Key to Umbria |access-date=2025-11-15}}</ref> His body was recovered by Christians and buried in a local church dedicated to him. | '''Saint Gregory of Spoleto''' (died c. 304 AD) was a 3rd-century priest and martyr in Spoleto, Italy, executed during the Diocletianic Persecution for refusing to sacrifice to Roman gods.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gregory of Spoleto |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_of_Spoleto |website=Wikipedia |access-date=2025-11-15}}</ref> According to hagiographic accounts preserved in the 10th-century ''Acts of Saint Gregory'', he was a devout cleric who spent his days in fasting, prayer, and teaching the Christian faith, converting many locals in Spoleto despite growing imperial hostility.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Saint of the Day – 24 December – Saint Gregory of Spoleto (Died c304) Priest Martyr |url=https://anastpaul.com/2024/12/24/saint-of-the-day-24-december-saint-gregory-of-spoleto-died-c304-priest-martyr/ |website=AnaStpaul |access-date=2025-11-15}}</ref> Accused by the general Flaccus under Emperors Diocletian and Maximian, Gregory was arrested, tortured with clubs, gridirons, and fire, and finally beheaded on December 24, 304 AD, in Spoleto's amphitheater.<ref>{{Cite web |title=St Gregory - Key to Umbria: Spoleto |url=https://www.keytoumbria.com/Spoleto/St_Gregory_of_Spoleto.html |website=Key to Umbria |access-date=2025-11-15}}</ref> His body was recovered by Christians and buried in a local church dedicated to him. | ||