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Icons of St. Gervasius, martyr
of Milan (1st c.)
Feast: Oct. 14
Sts. Gervasius and Protasius,
the sons of the martyrs Vitalis and Valeria, are venerated as the
protomartyrs of Milan. St. Gervasius was beaten to death with a
lead-tipped whip, and St. Protasius was beheaded. Guided by a vision of
the martyrs, St. Ambrose of Milan unearthed their sacred relics and
they are venerated in the West upon June 19. Holy Martyr Gervasius,
pray to God for us!
Top Icon: of unknown
provenance, with Greek inscription.
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Icon: mosaic from ancient basilica of San Vitale at Ravenna.
Lower Icon: of unknown
provenance, with Greek inscription. In this icon, St. Gervasius is the
Saint standing on the far left, with a scarlet cloak.
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