Saint Alexander the Charcoal Burner
A philosopher of noble birth, Alexander chose out of humility to become a charcoal burner in Comana to hide his learning…
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Decius
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Saint Babylas of Antioch
The twelfth Bishop of Antioch after Saint Peter, Babylas distinguished himself by his priestly firmness in imposing publ…
Saint Christopher (Christophorus)
A giant of Canaanite origin, Christopher sought to serve the greatest prince in the world. After serving a king and then…
Saint Cyril of Caesarea
A young child from Caesarea in Cappadocia, Cyril was cast out by his pagan father for his Christian faith. Despite the g…
Saint Fabian, Pope and Martyr
Miraculously elected pope after a dove landed on his head, Fabian was the first layman to accede to the pontificate. He …
Saint Isidore of Chios
A Christian soldier enlisted in Chios under Emperor Decius, Isidore was denounced by a jealous centurion for his faith. …
Saint Maximus of Asia
A merchant in Asia during the 3rd century, Maximus courageously confessed his Christian faith following the edicts of Em…
Saint Polychronius
Bishop of Babylon in the 3rd century, Polychronius was arrested with his clergy under Emperor Decius. Having refused to …
Saint Quirinus of Tegernsee
Presented by tradition as the son of Emperor Philip, Quirinus was baptized by Pope Fabian before being martyred under Cl…
Saint Secundina
A virgin of Anagni instructed by Saint Magnus, Secondina was martyred in 257 during the reign of Decius after being accu…
Seven Blessed Sleeper Brothers
During the persecution of Decius, seven young Christians of Ephesus hid in a cave where they were walled in. They fell i…
Saint Thyrsus
Converted by the courage of the martyr Leucius under Emperor Decius, Thyrsus endured countless miraculously harmless tor…