On the left hand side in front of the Cathedral is Saint Crescentino, with a dragon at his feet. Another Saint known for his dragon-slaying exploits!
San Crescentino is the patron saint of Urbino. Immortalized for renouncing the Diocletian ruling powers and spreading Christianity, the Roman soldier turned minister was beheaded in 303 A.D. His brief ministry resulted in many converts. San Crecentino’s figure appears not only in Urbino but also in Rome. From the top of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City, he stands along with Jesus and St Paul. |
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