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vitus

/ˈviː.təs/

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noun

/ˈviː.təs/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к христианскому мученику и покровителю страдающих эпилепсией и хореей Сиденгама, умершему около 300 года н.э.

A proper noun referring to a Christian martyr and patron saint of those suffering from epilepsy and Sydenham's chorea, who died around 300 AD.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Christian martyrC2formal

    A Christian saint and martyr from the 4th century, venerated as the patron saint of those suffering from epilepsy and Sydenham's chorea.

    ruХристианский мученик

    • Saint Vitus is often invoked for protection against nervous disorders.
    • The feast day of Saint Vitus is celebrated on June 15th.
    • Many churches in Europe are dedicated to Saint Vitus.