Feast day · April 19

Saint Expeditus, martyr of Melitene

Saint Expeditus, martyr of Melitene

Saint Expeditus is revered as a Roman centurion who was martyred in Melitene in the fourth century. According to tradition, he converted to Christianity and was executed for his faith during the persecutions of Diocletian. He is invoked as the patron saint of urgent causes and quick solutions.

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