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St. Ursicinus of Ravenna
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Martyred physician. According to his unreliable Acts, he was a physician in Ravenna condemned for being a Christian during the persecution of Emperor Nero. His faith began to waver, but he found new strength through the encout agement of St. Vital is and met his death with resolve.
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