St. Mauritius Day or Mauritiustag in Appenzell Innerrhoden and Solothurn
St. Mauritius Day or Mauritiustag in Appenzell Innerrhoden and Solothurn is held on September 22. Switzerland. According to legend, Mauritius came from Syria. He commanded a Roman legion, which consisted mainly of Christians. This event in the third decade of the month September is annual. 
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Although Saint Mauritius, more commonly known as Saint Maurice, hailed from Egypt according to legend, he became popular in many parts of Europe during the Middle Ages, including in parts of Switzerland.
"Mauritiustag", cantonal holiday in honor of St. St. Mauritius, patron saint of the church and country. When the weather is nice, the Innerrhoden festive costume is worn. St Mauritius' Day or Mauritiustag in Appenzell, Innerrhoden and Solothurn is held on September 22nd. The Swiss canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden observes the Roman Catholic feast day of Saint Mauritius as a regional public holiday.
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