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Christian feast day: Leucius of Brindisi (Roman Catholic)

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Leucius of Brindisi (Roman Catholic) from January 11, null

Leucius of Brindisi

Missionary and martyr

Saint Leucius was initially a missionary from Alexandria, Egypt, who later founded the Diocese of Brindisi as the first bishop in 165. It is believed that he later became a martyr in 180.
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Catholic Church

Christian church based in Rome

The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with 1.27 to 1.41 billion baptized Catholics worldwide as of 2025. It is among the world's oldest and largest international institutions and has played a prominent role in the history…
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