Saint Dativus of Abitinae

Sanctus Dativus Senator (Known as "Dativus the Senator")

Roman Senator, Magistrate, Christian Martyr

Born c. 260 AD

Carthage / Abitinae, Tunisia

Passed Away Feb 12, 0304 Carthage, Tunisia

Lifespan ~44 years old

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"Senatorial purple is dust; the robe of spiritual integrity shines for eternity."

Archival Overview

Roman senatorial aristocrat of Carthage and magistrate who renounced imperial privilege to join the oppressed Christian community of Abitinae, martyred under Diocletian.

Biographical Record

Saint Dativus held the prestigious rank of Roman senator (Clarissimus) and owned substantial estates in Proconsular Africa. Despising pagan worldly ambition, he joined the congregation of presbyter Saturninus in Abitinae.

Brought before Proconsul Anullinus, the magistrate was astonished to see an illustrious senator among the prisoners. Torn with iron claws upon the rack (eculeus), Dativus prayed aloud for his torturers and steadfastly proclaimed his faith until he was thrown back into the dungeon to perish with his brethren.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial

Basilica Maiorum Crypt
Carthage, Tunisia

                         GPS: 36.8632, 10.3282                    

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