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For other saints named Rufinus see Saints Rufinus.According to legend Rufinus of Assisi (Italian Rufino) who is the patron saint of Assisi Italy was the first bishop of Assisi. He was responsible for converting Assisi to Christianity but at what date is disputed. He is said to have died as a martyr at Costano where the church was dedicated to him in 1038 and whence according to Petrus Damiani his relics were translated to Assisi in the 8th century.
