St Acacius of Byzantium also known as Agathus was born in the 3rd Century in Cappadocia, Turkey and died in 303 AD in Byzantium (Constantinople). We celebrate his feast day on May 8 every year in the Catholic Church.
St Acacius of Byzantium Biography |
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Date of Birth | 3rd Century |
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Country of Birth | Cappadocia, Turkey |
Place of Work | Turkey |
Date of Death | 303 AD |
Place of Death | Byzantium (Constantinople) |
Feast Day | May 8 |
Canonization | Pre-Congregation |
Saint’s Biography
Saint Acacius of Byzantium was a Christian centurian in the imperial Roman army stationed in Thrace. He was tortured and killed in the persecutions of Diocletian in 303 AD. Churches in Constantinople were dedicated to him, including one dedicated by Constantine the Great.
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