Christian mythology

A selection of Christian Martyrs, Hermits & Virgins

St. MINIAS OF FLORENCE

Christian Saint

Also known as Miniatus, San Miniato

Florentine Martyr

He survived the wild beasts of the Amphitheatre so it was just a routine beheading — or would have been had he not calmly picked up his own severed head.

He then carried it to the summit of the hill where a church dedicated to him now stands.

St. Minias of Florence Facts and Figures

Name: Minias of Florence
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Miniatus, San Miniato

Gender: Male
Type: Saint
Birth and Death Dates: ???-250
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role: Unknown at present

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 1370

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Article last revised on April 07, 2019 by the Godchecker data dwarves.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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