Crispinian, Saint
Crispinian, Saint
Martyrs , born probably Rome; died Soissons, France , c.285. According to legend, they were Romans of distinguished lineage who were sent as missionaries to Gaul . Having escaped various tortures unscathed, they were finally beheaded. Patrons of cobblers, tanners, and saddlers. Emblems : instruments of their trade, and strips of leather. Relics in San Lorenzo at Rome, and at Osnabruck. Feast , 25 October .