St. Victor the Moor - Supetar, Croatia
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Statue of St. Victor the Moor in Supetar, Croatia.
Waymark Code: WM7W89
Location: Croatia
Date Posted: 12/12/2009
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This statue of St. Victor the Moor is located in Supetar, island of Brac, Croatia.
"Victor the Moor (in Latin: Victor Maurus) (born 3rd century in Mauretania; died ca. 303 in Milan) was a Christian martyr and is venerated as a saint. Victor, born into a Christian family, was a soldier in the Roman Praetorian Guard. After he had destroyed some pagan altars, he was arrested, tortured, and killed around 303.
Gregory of Tours claimed miracles occurred above his grave; a church was built above the supposed site. His cult was particularly promoted by Saint Ambrose, fourth-century bishop of Milan and numerous churches have been dedicated to him in the city itself and throughout the Diocese of Milan and its neighbors.
His memorial day is May 8 in the Roman Catholic Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America."
Source: Wikipedia
Associated Religion(s): Roman Catholic Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church
Statue Location: Supetar, near St. Peter's Church
Entrance Fee: free
Website: [Web Link]
Artist: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Take a picture of the statue. A waymarker and/or GPSr is not required to be in the image but it doesn't hurt.