Martyrs of Cirta
Also known as: Martyrs of Cirtha; Martyrs of Tzirta
Saint
Martyr
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
May 4
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
The Martyrs of Cirta, also known as the Martyrs of Cirtha or Martyrs of Tzirta, were a group of clergy and laity who were martyred together in Cirta, Numidia (modern-day Tunisia) during the persecutions of the Roman Emperor Valerian. Their names have been recorded and commemorated, including: 1. Agapius 2. Antonia 3. Emilian 4. Secundinus 5....