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Saint Mavilus
Martyr
Died212
Hadrumetum, Africa Province
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
CanonizedPre-congregation
Feast4 January

Mavilus, distinguished as Mavilus of Hadrumetum, was an early Christian martyr during the persecutions of Caracalla. He suffered martyrdom at Hadrumetum, in 212, by being thrown to wild beasts, by order of Governor Scapula.[1]

His feast day is 4 January.[2]

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