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The Feast of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, celebrated on October 7, honors two Roman generals who were martyred for their faith in Christ. Once highly respected officers in the Roman army, Sergius and Bacchus secretly professed Christianity at a time when the faith was forbidden. When their beliefs were discovered, they refused to renounce Christ, choosing instead to endure torture and death rather than betray their faith. Their courage and brotherhood became symbols of loyalty, sacrifice, and div