Getulius

Saint Getulius (died 120 AD) is venerated together with Amantius (Amancius), Cerealus (Caerealis), and Primitivus () as a Christian martyr and saint. They are considered to have died at Gabii. According to tradition, Getulius was the husband of Saint Symphorosa. Getulius is a name meaning "of the Gaetuli", which was a tribe of North Africa.

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Erlebnisse Eines Schweizerisches Ingenieurs in Californien, Mexico, und Texas Zur Zeit Des Amerikanischen Burgerkrieges, 1861-1865

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Instance of: human
Gender: male
Place of birth: Gabii
Place of death: Tivoli
Spouse: Symphorosa
Religion: Catholic Church

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date of birth: 0100-01-01
date of death: 0120-01-01
canonization status: saint
cause of death: death by burning
feast day: June 10
place of burial: Sant'Angelo in Pescheria
subject has role: martyr

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Legends and burial
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==Legends and burial== According to his legend, Getulius was a native of Gabii in Sabina. Getulius was an officer in the Roman army who resigned when he became a Christian. He retired to his estates near Tivoli. Caerealis was an imperial legate sent to arrest him but was converted to Christianity by Getulius. Primitivus was another officer sent to arrest him, but he was also converted. Amantius was Getulius' brother.

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