Regulus African was a 6th-century bishop and martyr who faced persecution during the Vandal era. Originally from Africa, he was forced to flee his homeland alongside 220 other bishops due to religious persecution under King Thrasamund. He eventually sought refuge in Populonia, located in the Tuscany region of Italy. While living there with fellow bishops Felix and Cerbonius, he met his death at the hands of the Ostrogoths during the reign of King Totila.
Life and death
After escaping the Vandals in Africa, Regulus settled in the Italian territory of Populonia, which is known today as Piombino. His period of safety was brief, as he was eventually martyred by the Ostrogoths. This occurred during the rule of King Totila, marking the end of his life in 545.
Veneration
Regulus is recognized as a saint within the Catholic tradition. He is commemorated as a martyr, having suffered for his faith during the conflicts involving the Vandals and the Ostrogoths. His memory is preserved through his status as a saintly figure from the pre-schism period.