Eusignius was a
martyred
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Roman soldier
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. He began his military career under the emperor
Maximian
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.
Under the reign of
Constantine
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he served as general and was witness to emperor's vision of a cross in the sky symbolizing victory.
Eusignius retired from the military after 60 years of service.
Eusignius was present at the martyrdom of St. Basiliscus and is said to have seen
angel
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s and Jesus Christ who took Basiliscus up to heaven.
He was beheaded by
Julian the Apostate
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in 362 for denouncing paganism.
Eusiginius is one of the 140 Colonnade saints which adorn
St. Peter's Square
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362 deaths
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