Born in the third century in Mauretania, Victor was called Maurus to distinguish him from other confessors called Victor. He was a Christian from youth, but it was not until he was an elderly that he was arrested for defending the  Faith. Victor suffered severe tortures , and was decapitated under Maximian in Milan in the year 303. A church was constructed over his grave and according to St. Gregory of Tours, miracles occurred in his shrine. The relics of Victor were transferred in a church in Milan in the year 1576 at the request of St. Charles of Borromeo. This church in Milan was established by the Olivetan monks and still bears his name today. Despite his old age and failing health he remained steadfast in the Faith. Today, May 8th, we celebrate his feast day.