Erasmus Of Formia
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Gender | Male |
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Born | 3rd Century |
Died | Illyria |
303 AD | |
Illyria | |
Attributes | represented with his entrails wound on a windlass or as a vested bishop holding a winch or windlass |
Feast | 2 June |
Patronage | Sailor |
Gaeta | |
Leg cramps | |
Formia | |
National War Museum - Fort St Elmo | |
Full name | Erasmus of Formiae |
Vener in | Roman Catholic Church |
Attribut | represented with his entrails wound on a windlass or as a vested bishop holding a winch or windlass |
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Date of Upd. | |
ID | 1246992 |
Erasmus Of Formia Life story
Erasmus of Formia, also known as Saint Elmo, was a Christian saint and martyr. He is venerated as the patron saint of sailors and abdominal pain. Erasmus or Elmo is also one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, saintly figures of Christian tradition who are venerated especially as intercessors.