Marinus | |
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Hermit | |
Born | c. 275 Arba, Dalmatia, Roman Empire |
Died | 366 (traditional) Monte Titano, Roman Italy |
Venerated in | [1] |
Major shrine | Basilica of Saint Marinus |
Feast | 3 September |
Attributes | Depicted with a stonemason's hammer and tools; two oxen near him.[2] |
Patronage | bachelors; deacons; falsely accused people; San Marino |
Marinus (/məˈriːnəs/; Italian: San Marino) was an Early Christian and the founder of a chapel and monastery in 301 from whose initial community the state of San Marino later grew.