Victor of Marseilles

Victor of Marseilles († 287/288 in Marseille) is a Christian martyr who died in the persecutions of Maximian. According to the Gesta symbolica Victor was a soldier who refused participation in the Roman gods and the victim is repeatedly dragged tied by Marseille. After many tortures they killed him between the millstones of a flour mill.

Since Rabanus Maurus describes him as Bishop of Marseille, suspect church historian in the soldiers' role a legend, which is fed from the early Christian militia christi idea.

Certain traditions Viktor expect even the legendary Theban Legion, which is not historically proven.

Victor, who was often confused with St. George and St. Mauritius, is the patron saint of sailors. Feast Day: July 21.

Cult

The worship Viktors spread all over Arles, Marseille ( Saint-Victor Abbey, founded about 400 ) and Aix exceptionally rapidly throughout Europe. Particular importance was the intellectual history Founded in 1113 Abbey of Saint -Victor (Paris).