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Saint Candidus (d. 287 AD) was according to legend a commander of the Theban Legion. The Golden Legend states: And the noble man Maurice was duke of this holy legion; and they that governed under him which bare the banners were named Saint Candidus Saint Innocent Saint Exsuperius Saint Victor and Saint Constantine all these were captains.Candidus is called Maurice’s senator militum or staff officer.
