San Benjamín el Diácono

Saint Benjamin the Deacon, a devoted servant of the Church, lived during the persecutions under King Varanes. Though his birth date and place remain unknown, his unwavering faith defined his life. Ordained as a deacon, he was imprisoned for a full year solely for professing his Christian faith. Upon his release, he was subjected to a harsh condition: he must never speak of Christ where his words could reach the