Secundus of Victimulae

Saint Secundus of Victimulae, born around 250 in the Thebaid, is remembered in the Church’s tradition as a soldier whose life became a quiet witness to faith. Though few details of his story have come down to us, his name has been lovingly preserved, linking him to Victimulae and to the devotion of later generations who honored his memory. The enduring veneration of Saint Secundus is seen especially in the places that look to him with filial confidence—Givoletto, Magnano, Pergola, San Secondo di Pinerolo, Sardigliano, Vallo Torinese, and Ventimiglia—where he is invoked as patron and protector. The Church keeps his feast on August 26, inviting the faithful to remember him with gratitude and to seek steadfastness in their own discipleship.