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Saint Auxentius of Bithynia

Saint Auxentius of Bithynia

Saint Auxentius of Bithynia

Also known as: Aussenzio

Saint

Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

14-Feb

Born

At Syria

Died

14 February 473 at Mount Skopas of natural causes

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Auxentius of Bithynia, a former equestrian guard of Emperor Theodosius the Younger, exemplified a profound spiritual transformation. Initially serving as a soldier and guard, he dedicated himself to preaching the Gospel to his fellow guards. Renouncing worldly service, he embraced the eremitic life on Mount Oxia near Constantinople.

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