The Memorial of Saint Arcadius of Mauretania
Saint Arcadius of Mauretania is the Patron Saint of His presentation is
• Early Christian martyr with a club in his hand
• Early Christian with a lighted taper
• Man on a rack
• Man with his limbs chopped off
Saint Arcadius of Mauretania Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date, Matrimony/Holy Orders, Not Married who became Saints
Saint Arcadius of Mauretania brief life History |
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| Date of Birth | 3rd Century AD |
|---|---|
| Country of Birth | Algeria in Africa |
| Profession | Hermite |
| Place of Work | Caesarea, Mauritania |
| Date of Death | 302 AD |
| Place of Death | Caesarea, Mauritania |
| Feast Day | January 12 |
| Beatification | By Pre-Congregation |
| Canonization | By Pre-Congregation |
| Patron Saint of | His presentation is • Early Christian martyr with a club in his hand • Early Christian with a lighted taper • Man on a rack • Man with his limbs chopped off |
Saint Arcadius of Mauretania Short life History
Saint Arcadius of Mauretania was a wealthy and prominent citizen, and a closet Christian. During a persecution in Mauritania, he withdrew to live as a hidden hermit, prayerful and out of harm’s way.
The authorities wanted to use him as an example, and arrested a relative, threatening him with harm unless Arcadius turned himself in. Arcadius came in from the forests and went straight to court to trade himself for his kinsman.
The judge said he would release the prisoners only if Arcadius would publicly sacrfice to a pagan god. Arcadius declined; martyr. As he was mutilated to death, he continued to preach Jesus to the watching pagans.
Today’s Saint Arcadius of Mauretania Feast Day Quote:
He was slowly hacked to death one joint, appendage and limb at a time in 302 AD at Caesarea, Mauritania (near modern Algiers)
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