Saint Athanasius of Cilicia
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
January 3
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Athanasius of Cilicia, also known as Athanasius of Zosimus or Athanasius the Martyr, was a courageous witness to the Christian faith during the persecutions under the Roman Emperor Diocletian. He was born in Cilicia, a region in modern-day Turkey, and little is known about his early life and background....