Theban Legion
The Theban Legion (also known as the Martyrs of Agaunum) figures in Christian hagiography as a Roman legion from Egypt —"six thousand six hundred and sixty-six men" — consisting of Christian soldiers who were martyred together in 286, according to the hagiographies of Maurice, the chief among the Legion's saints. Their feast day is held on September 22.
Theban Legion | |
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Saint Gereon of the Theban Legion and soldier companions, Stefan Lochner, c. 1440 | |
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| Born | 3rd century Thebes, Egypt |
| Died | 286 AD Agaunum, Switzerland |
| Venerated in | Coptic Orthodox Church Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Feast | September 22 |
| Attributes | large group of soldiers |
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