Saints Modestinus, Florentinus and Flavianus are three

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s of

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, martyred in 311. Their relics were re-discovered in 1167 by Gugliemo, bishop of Avellino. Like others, they had taken refuge on Monte Vergine.:Monte Virgine", ''Catholic World''
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, and of the city of

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. They are also joint patron saints of the city of

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and of the Diocese of Locri-Gerace in

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. Avellino Cathedral is dedicated to Saint Modestinus, a bishop of Antioch. His feast day is 14 February, the date of his death. Florentinus and Flavianus, respectively deacon and priest, died on 15 February but are celebrated with Modestinus on 14 February.

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Santiebeati.it: Santi Modestino, Fiorentino e Flaviano

Diocese of Avellino official website
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