Syndexios
Titus Flavius Verecundus
He was a centurion from Savaria, serving in Legio XIV Gemina based in Carnuntum.
Altar of Flavius Verecundus from Carnuntum
Gabrielle Kremer
Biography
of Titus Flavius Verecundus
- Titus Flavius Verecundus was a syndexios of the Mithraeum I of Carnuntum.
- Born in Savaria, Pannonia superior, Pannonia.
- Active c. 2nd half of 2nd century in Carnuntum, Pannonia superior (Pannonia).
- He served in the Legio XIV Gemina.
TNMP 249
Titus Flavius Verecundus was a centurion from Savaria in the Claudia tribe, indicating his Roman citizenship. His service was with the Legio XIV Gemina. As a follower of the Mithraic cult, he made a votive dedication to Mithras and Cautes, demonstrating his religious adherence. His inscription records the fulfillment of a vow with satisfaction.
References
- Epigraphic Database Heidelberg. Altar of Flavius Verecundus from Carnuntum in EDH
- Epigraphik-Datenbank Clauss / Slaby. Altar of Flavius Verecundus from Carnuntum in EDCS
Mentions
Altar of Flavius Verecundus from Carnuntum
TNMM 723
This monument to Mithras and Cautes (or Cautopates) was erected in Carnuntum by the centurion Flavius Verecundus of Savaria.
D(eo) I(nvicto) M(ithrae) C(aute ?) / T(itus) Flavius / Verecundus / Cl(audia) Savaria / (centurio) leg(ionis) XIIII / g(eminae) M(artiae) v(ictricis) / v(otum) s(olvit) l(ibens) l(aetus) m(erito).
To the Invincible God Mithras, [and to] Cautes, Titus Flavius Verecundus of the Claudia tribe from Savaria, centurion of the Legio XIV Gemina of Mars the Conqueror, willingly, gladly, and deservedly fulfilled his vow.
Mithraeum I of Carnuntum
TNMM 43
According to the scarcely detailed design of von Sacken, the lay-out of the temple must have been nearly semi-circular.