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Saint Euphrasius of Illiturgis (Spanish: San Eufrasio) is venerated as a Christian missionary of the 1st century during the Apostolic Age. Euphrasius’ diocese was traditionally associated with Illiturgis (Iliturgi) located between Bailén and Andújar. He is said to have been martyred at Illiturgis.According to tradition he is one of the group of Seven Apostolic Men (siete varones apostólicos) seven Christian clerics ordained in Rome by Saints Peter and Paul and sent to evangelize Spain.
