St Epitacius of Tuy, also known as Epictetus, or Epictritus, was the first bishop of Tuy, Spain who died as a martyr in the 1st Century AD. We celebrate his feast day on May 23 every year in the Catholic Church.
St Epitacius of Tuy Biography |
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Date of Birth | 1st Century AD |
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Country of Birth | Spain in Europe |
Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Bishops |
Profession | Bishop |
Place of Work | Spain |
Date of Death | 1st Century AD |
Place of Death | Spain |
Feast Day | May 23 |
Canonization | Pre-Congregation |
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Saint’s Biography
Saint Epitacius was the first bishop of Tuy, Galatia (in modern Spain). He was persecuted together with St Basil (Basileus), who was the bishop of Braga, Portugal and with an Aptonus.
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