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Martyrdom of Saint Erasmus
On the left of the door
Martyrdom of Saint Erasmus Oil on canvas
by the Valencian Jose Vergara.
José Vergara gave the painting to the Cathedral in 1790 because the painter was born on the day of the memory of this saint, together with the Martyrdom of Saint Vincent, placed on the other side of the door.
Saint Erasmus was Bishop of Antioquia, in Syria. He was a martyr in the Great Persecution of Emperor Diocletian at the beginning of the 4th century. His feast day is on 2th June.
Also know
The Holy Chalice
