Capital 57: Martyrdom of Three Saints Moissac Abbey, Moissac, France

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East gallery, capital 57, south face. Martyrdom of Saints Fructueux, Augure and Euloge (Fructuosus, Augurius and Eulogius). Saint Fructuosus was the first bishop of Tarragon and he was martyred along with his deacons Augurius and Eulogius by burning in 259 AD. Legend has it that after their ropes burned away, they spread their arms in memory of the crucifixion. Holly Hayes all photos →

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Capital 57: Martyrdom of Three Saints
Dates
c. 1100

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Capital 57: Martyrdom of Three Saints
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Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 22, 2012
Last Updated
July 14, 2023