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For the Polish saint, see Saint Hyacinth.
| Saints Hyacinth and Protus | |
|---|---|
| Martyrs | |
| Born | unknown |
| Died | 3rd century, Rome |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Major shrine | San Giovanni dei Fiorentini, as well as the chapel of the Propaganda College. Both in Rome. |
| Feast | September 11 |
| Attributes | Depicted as two young men, holding the crowns of martyrdom |
Saints Hyacinth and Protus were martyrs during the persecution of Valerian I (257-9 AD). Protus' name is sometimes spelled Protatius, Proteus, Prothus, and Proto. His name was corrupted in England as Saint Pratt. Hyacinth is sometimes called by his Latin name Hyacinthus (in French Hyacinthe; Spanish Jacinto; Italian Giacinto).
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Catholic Encyclopedia - Martyrs in the Valerian persecution (257-259). Always mentioned together, and buried together. St. Hyacinth was burnt to death; it is likely that St. Protus also suffered death by fire.
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