Memorial Day: January 9When did Saint Hadrian live: 3rd century ADBIOGRAPHY: Saint Hadrian was a Roman soldier serving in the imperial army under Galerius. Witnessing the martyrdom of Christian prisoners, he was deeply moved by their unwavering faith and decided to convert to Christianity. This led to his arrest and brutal torture. Eventually, St. Hadrian was martyred by beheading. His relics were preserved by his wife Natalia and venerated in Byzantium.PATRONAGE: St. Hadrian is the patron saint of soldiers, blacksmiths, and butchers.SYMBOLISM, DEPICTION: The symbols of Saint Hadrian are a staff as a sign of his military background and martyrdom and a book emphasizing his wisdom.PATRON SAINT OF:Hadrian, Adrian, Adriano, Hadriano, Adalrik, Adalrich, Hadrianus, Hadry, Adrius, Adris, Adria, Hadria, Hadriano.