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  1. Vitus, St. Vitusnoun

    Christian martyr and patron of those who suffer from epilepsy and Sydenham's chorea (died around 300)

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  1. st. vitus

    St. Vitus is the name of a Christian saint who is considered the patron saint of dancers, actors, comedians, and epileptics, and is also invoked against storms and lightning. He was martyred during the persecutions of Christians by co-ruling Roman Emperors Diocletian and Maximilian in the early fourth century. St. Vitus' Day is celebrated on June 15. The neurological disorder "Sydenham's chorea" is also informally known as St. Vitus' dance as it causes rapid, uncoordinated jerking movements.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of st. vitus in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of st. vitus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4


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