Septimius was born in what is now Germany, and after an education in the liberal arts, began a military career.

He later made his way to Rome, where the miracles he performed impressed Pope Marcellus I so much that he ordained Septimius as Bishop of Iesi.

[2] A local magistrate, Florentius, opposed the dedication of the cathedral after Septimius refused to make a sacrifice to the pagan gods.

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