page_title: Secundus of Asti
hierarchical_section_title: Secundus of Asti
context_page_description: Secundus of Asti is venerated as a martyr and saint. His feast day is generally celebrated on March 29. Until the 15th century it was celebrated at Asti on March 30, but it is now celebrated there on the first Tuesday in May. He was a historical figure who was beheaded at Asti under Hadrian. He is said to have been a patrician of Asti and a subaltern officer in the imperial army. It is known that a church was dedicated to him in the area as early as the 9th century.
context_section_description: Secundus of Asti (Italian: Secondo di Asti) (died c. 119) is venerated as a martyr and saint.  His feast day is generally celebrated on March 29. Until the 15th century it was celebrated at Asti on March 30, but it is now celebrated there on the first Tuesday in May.  He was a historical figure who was beheaded at Asti under Hadrian.  He is said to have been a patrician of Asti and a subaltern officer in the imperial army.  It is known that a church was dedicated to him in the area as early as the 9th century.
caption: Collegiate church of San Secondo in Asti.
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