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Saint Pelayo Famous memorial

Birth
Death
925 (aged 12–13)
Burial
Oviedo, Provincia de Asturias, Asturias, Spain Add to Map
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Saint and Martyr. He was born in 912 AD and was killed in 925. He was the nephew of Saint Hermogius. After being held for ransom by the Moors, he refused to give up his beliefs so he was tortured for six hours until he died. His Feast day is June 26 and he is the patron of Oviedo, Leon and Cordoba.
Saint and Martyr. He was born in 912 AD and was killed in 925. He was the nephew of Saint Hermogius. After being held for ransom by the Moors, he refused to give up his beliefs so he was tortured for six hours until he died. His Feast day is June 26 and he is the patron of Oviedo, Leon and Cordoba.

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  • Originally Created by: girlofcelje
  • Added: Nov 1, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8049015/pelayo: accessed ), memorial page for Saint Pelayo (912–925), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8049015, citing Cathedral of Oviedo, Oviedo, Provincia de Asturias, Asturias, Spain; Maintained by Find a Grave.