Getulius

Saint Getulius was born at Gabii in the region of Sabina, near Rome, and died around AD 120. Tradition remembers him as a Roman army officer who, upon embracing the Christian faith, resigned his commission and withdrew to his estates near Tivoli to live in peace and prayer. When authorities moved against him, the imperial legate Caerealis was sent to arrest him but was converted by Getulius’ witness; another officer, Primitivus, was likewise won to Christ, and Getulius’ brother Amantius joined them in steadfast faith. According to the ancient account of his martyrdom, the four were bound to a stake and set on fire, yet the flames did not harm them. They were then beaten with clubs and finally beheaded, offering their lives as a testimony to the Lord they had come to love above all. Getulius is also honored as the husband of Saint Symphorosa and is associated with the martyrdom of their seven sons. He is venerated as patron of Gambolò. His feast day is June 10.