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Saint Eusebius of Vercelli
Sardinia
Saint Eusebius of Vercelli, also known as Eusebius, Eusebio, Eusebe, Euzebiusz, or Euzebije, was born in 283 in Sardinia. He came from a pious family, but tragedy struck early in his life when his father was martyred while Eusebius was still a small child.
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