Maurus
St Maurus on the Mosaic with Mother Mary and Child shown third from left with a crown of martyrdom in his hand
Bishop and Martyr
Born3rd century
Diedlate 3rd century
Poreč/Parenzo
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Major shrineVotive chapel in the Euphrasian basilica
Feast21 November
Attributesbishop holding the crown of martyrdoom in his hand
PatronagePoreč/Parenzo, Croatia

Maurus of Parentium is the patron saint of the Istrian city of Poreč/Parenzo in Croatia, called Parentium in Roman times.

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