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Saint Urban

The pope who baptizes Tiburce in the Second Nun's Tale.

minor

Also known as Urban

First appearance: The Second Nun's Tale

Saint Urban shows up with force in The Second Nun's Tale. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Pope who baptizes Valerian and Tiburce, and later receives Cecilia's converts and belongings.
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Saint Urban first appears in 0068 the second nun s tale.

In The Second Nun's Tale: The Pope who baptizes Valerian and Tiburce, and later receives Cecilia's converts and belongings.

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