January 28th 3rd century

Saint Thyrsus

Summary

Converted by the courage of the martyr Leucius under Emperor Decius, Thyrsus endured countless miraculously harmless tortures before dying in Miletus. His cult, marked by numerous wonders, spread from Constantinople to Sisteron, of which he is the patron saint.

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    Biography

    SAINT THYRSUS, PATRON SAINT OF SISTERON,

    Official source Les Petits Bollandistes, by Mgr Paul GUÉRIN, chamberlain to His Holiness Pius IX.

    Iconography

    Signs and attributes

    broken chains Traditional attribute associated with representations of this figure. torture instruments Traditional attribute associated with representations of this figure. bears and leopards Traditional attribute associated with representations of this figure.

    The supernatural in their life

    The miracles of Saint Thyrsus

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    Protection / deliverance
    Invulnerability to molten lead
    « Invulnerability to molten lead »
    Saint Thyrsus·Cesaree De Bithynie·3rd century
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    Protection / deliverance
    Miraculous liberation from chains
    « Liberation from his chains by an angel »
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    Sign / wonder
    Destruction of pagan statues
    « Destruction of pagan statues through prayer »
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    Protection / deliverance
    Miraculous survival at sea
    « Survival after being thrown into the sea in a sack »
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    Submission of wild beasts
    « Wild beasts (bears and leopards) licking his feet »
    Saint Thyrsus·Cesaree De Bithynie·3rd century

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    Key Events

    1. Converted upon witnessing the martyrdom of Saint Leucius
    2. Secret baptism by Bishop Philias after a miraculous escape
    3. Destruction of the statue of Apollo through prayer
    4. Miraculous survival of numerous tortures (molten lead, sea, wild beasts)
    5. Died in Miletus following his sufferings

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