Palmatius | |
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Baroque fresco depicting the Martyrs of Trier, of which Palmatius was part | |
Died | 287 Trier |
Venerated in |
Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
Feast | May 10 |
Attributes | Soldier, Martyr |
Palmatius was a Christian saint martyred with 11 companions in Trier in around 287. They were among many killed under the Emperor Maximian by Rictius Varus, the vicarius in Roman Gaul. [1]
The 11 companions of Palmatius, who were martyred with him in Trier, are collectively known as the Martyrs of Trier. [2] [3] Their feast day is October 6, separate from the feast day of Palmatius.