Crispinian
Americannoun
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According to tradition, the brothers Crispin and Crispinian, natives of Rome, having become converted to Christianity, travelled to Soissons, in France, in order to preach the gospel.
From Folk-lore of Shakespeare by Thiselton-Dyer, Thomas Firminger
They buried him in the basilica of the holy martyrs Crispin and Crispinian.
From A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 1 by Guizot, M. (François)
The festival of St. Crispin and St. Crispinian is held on October 25, the anniversary of the battle of Agincourt.
From Walks in Rome by Hare, Augustus J. C.
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