St. Amantius - June 6

Today, June 6, is the Feast of St. Amantius. We have his relic located within the St. Helena altar. He was a bishop and martyr who served the Church in the area of Cannes and governed Noyon, France. Amantius and five other priests were martyred for the faith. Three of these companions are recorded as being Amantius' brothers. They are considered to have died at Gabii around the year AD 120. They were imprisoned, thrown into the flames but emerged unharmed, and then beaten to death with clubs. The legend further states that Saint Symphorosa buried them in an arenarium on her estate.