Saint Maurice (also Moritz Morris or Mauritius) was the leader of the legendary Roman Theban Legion in the 3rd century and one of the favorite and most widely venerated saints of that group. He was the patron saint of several professions locales and kingdoms. He is also a highly revered saint in the Oriental Orthodox churches.
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birth place
Thebes Egypt, Egypt
death place
Switzerland, Agaunum
major shrine
St. Maurice's Abbey, Cathedral of Magdeburg
title
Martyrs
venerated in
Eastern Orthodox Church, Oriental Orthodoxy, Catholic Church
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