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Detail of A Stained Glass Window Depicting The Martyrdom of Saint Caprasius of Agen 1866 Artist Unknown SaintCaprais Church CraponneSurArzon HauteLoire France Photographed In August 2009 By Torsade De Pointes
Detail of A Stained Glass Window Depicting The Martyrdom of Saint Caprasius of Agen 1866 Artist Unknown SaintCaprais Church CraponneSurArzon HauteLoire France Photographed In August 2009 By Torsade De Pointes

Saint Caprasius of Agen

Also known as: Caprasio

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

October 20

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Caprasius of Agen, also known as Caprasio, was a courageous martyr who lived during the time of the persecutions of Diocletian in the early fourth century. Although not much is known about his early life, it is believed that he was born in Agen, France. During the severe persecutions of Christians under the reign of Diocletian, many believers attempted to hide or flee to avoid the wrath of the authorities....