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Torquatus of Acci

Torquatus of Acci

Saint
May 1 · 50–100

Torquatus of Acci (c. 50–100) — Saint, Catholic priest. Feast day: 1 May.

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Torquatus of Acci was a first-century Christian missionary and the inaugural bishop of Acci, a location known today as Guadix. According to tradition, he was one of the Seven Apostolic Men and received ordination from the apostles Peter and Paul. He is recognized as a saint within the Catholic and Orthodox traditions. While his specific status as either a martyr or a confessor remains unclear, his historical legacy is tied to the early evangelization of the region.

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