Saint Expeditus 6" Statue

St. Expeditus, also known as Expedite, was a Roman centurion martyred for his faith during the Diocletianic Persecution around April 303. Stationed in Melitene, in what is now Turkey, he is believed to have been a member of the Legio XII Fulminata. According to tradition, Expeditus converted to Christianity in Armenia and faced persecution for his newfound faith. The Church honors him as the patron saint of urgent causes, procrastinators, merchants, sailors, and students during exams, with his feast day celebrated on April 19.