Saint Mozio of Constantinople was a priest born in the third century AD at Amphipolis, Macedonia. He was beheaded and died as a martyr in 295 AD in Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey. We celebrate his feast day on May 11 every year in the Catholic Church.
St Mozio of Constantinople Biography |
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| Date of Birth | Third century AD |
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| Country of Birth | Amphipolis, Macedonia |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Priests |
| Profession | Priest |
| Place of Work | Turkey |
| Date of Death | 295 AD |
| Place of Death | Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey |
| Feast Day | May 11 |
| Canonization | Pre-Congregation |
Saint’s Biography
Saint Mozio of Constantinople was born in Amphipolis, Macedonia, in a rich imperial Roman family. Mozio became a priest and was ordered by Governor Laodicio to sacrifice to the god Bacchus, which Mozio refused. He was beheaded in 295 in Constantinople (modern Istanbul, Turkey) and a church was built over his grave in 402.
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