Flavian of Ricina [SEP] position held
Flavian of Ricina
Saint Flavian of Ricina () is venerated as a martyr and bishop by the Catholic Church. Tradition holds that he was a bishop of 
Helvia Ricina (Macerata), during the third century, martyred on November 24. His cult is ancient and widespread in the Marche and Umbria, with many churches and abbeys dedicated to him, but historical information on his life is limited to a few details and traditions.
He is sometimes identified with Archbishop Flavian of Constantinople.
Veneration.
One of
In the Roman Catholic Church St. Flavian is commemorated on February 18, the date assigned to him in the Roman Martyrology. Flavian of Ricina is sometimes identified with him.
See also.
- St Fravitta of Constantinople, known as Flavian or Flavianus II in some sources
References.
- Attribution
- Evagrius. ii. 2. etc.
- Facund, Pro Trib. Capit. viii. 5; xii. 5.
- Leo. Mag. Epp. 23, 26, 27, 28