A city was built in his name 

He is remembered not only for his martyrdom but also for his steadfast faith, his strength in the face of persecution, and his dedication to spreading Christianity. Saint Quentin, originally from Rome, lived in the 3rd century. Little is known for certain about his life. According to tradition, he was the son of an influential senator named Zeno and, after embracing the Christian faith, began a missionary journey that led him to Gaul, together with Saint Lucian of Beauvais.