Saint of the Day – 2 May – St Secundus the 1st Bishop of Avila, Spain of which City he is the Patron. Some sources regard him as a Martyr although the Roman Martyrology does not. Also known as – Secundius, or Secundius of Abula,Secundinus.
Isidro Villoldo: St Secundinus is called by Christ, 1547, painting in the Chapel dedicated to St Secundus in the Cathedral of Ávila
The Roman Martyrology reads today: “At Avila, in Spain, St Secundus, Bishop, who is also mentioned with others on the 15th of this month.” The Martyrology on the 15th states “ … Consecrated Bishops by the holy Apostles in Rome and sent to S[ain to preach the word of God. When they had evangelised various Cities and brought innumerable multitudes under the yoke of Christ, they rested in peace in varioys parts of that Countyr … Secundus in Avila …”
Isidro Villoldo: St Secundinus preaching to the people, 1547, Artwork in the Chapel dedicated to St Secundus in the Cathedral of Ávila
According to tradition, St Secundus was the 1st Bishop of Abula, now Avila and was cCnsecrated Bishop by Peter and Paul in Rome and sent as a missionary to Spain, where he died after his successful ministry.
It is believed that Abula is the present-day Abla, not Ávila even though Avila has him as its Patron Saint.
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