St. Cyril of Gortyna Biography
Saint Cyril of Gortyna Profile. Born: 3rd century in Greece, Europe. Worked in Gortyna, Crete. Died: 250 AD in Greece. Feast Day is celebrated on July 9.
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St. Cyril of Gortyna Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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Date of Birth |
3rd century |
Country of Birth |
Greece of Europe |
Matrimony/Holy Orders |
Saints who were Bishops |
Profession |
Bishop |
Place of Work |
Gortyna, Crete. |
Date of Death |
250 AD |
Place of Death |
Greece |
Feast Day |
July 9 |
Beatification |
Beatified by N/A |
Canonization |
Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
Patron Saint of |
N/A |
Biography
Saint Cyril of Gortyna, an elderly bishop in Gortyna, Crete. A martyr tortured in the persecutions of Decius. Killed by being beheaded.
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