St. Paul of Troas Biography
St. Paul of Troas Profile. Born: unknown in Turkey, Europe. Worked in Turkey. Died: 250 AD in Turkey. Feast Day is celebrated on May 15.
St. Paul of Troas 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 | unknown |
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| Country of Birth | Turkey in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Married |
| Profession | Missionary |
| Place of Work | Turkey |
| Date of Death | 250 AD |
| Place of Death | Turkey |
| Feast Day | May 15 |
| Beatification | |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
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Saint’s Biography
Saint Paul of Troas was a Christian missionary who was imprisoned for refusing to sacrifice to pagan idols during the persecution of Decius. After a night in jail, the priests of Diana demanded that he and St. Andrew be delivered to them. The two were whipped, dragged out of town and murdered in Turkey.
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