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Who is the patron saint of Verulamium?

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Saint Alban is the patron saint of Verulamium, an ancient city in what is now the town of St Albans in Hertfordshire, England. Alban was a Roman soldier who was converted to Christianity and martyred for his faith. He is believed to have been the first Christian martyr in Britain. The abbey of St Albans, founded in the 7th century, is dedicated to him.
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