Fermin
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Fermin was a holy man and martyr, traditionally venerated as the co-patron saint of Navarre, Spain. He was born in the mid 3rd century, so his death may be associated with the Diocletianic Persecution
Baroque-era depiction of Saint Fermin (left) and Saint Francis Xavier, principal co-patrons of the Kingdom of Navarre. The coat of arms of Navarre and Pamplona are also visible.
St Firmin enters Amiens.
St Firmin proclaims the gospel.
St Firmin baptises converts.
Running of the bulls
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A running of the bulls is an event that involves running in front of a small group of bulls, typically six but sometimes ten or more, that have been let loose on sectioned-off streets in a town, usual
Fermin
…was persecuted and ultimately martyred. Fermin's feast is celebrated in Pamplona with a series of festivities, the Sanfermines, including the famous Running of the Bulls. He is also venerated at Amiens. Fermin is said to have been the son of Eugenia and Firmo, a Roman of senatorial rank in Pamplona in the 3rd century…
The bull run in Pamplona
Monument in Pamplona
Runners surround the bulls on Estafeta Street
Saint Fermin, honored in Pamplona