Saint Cyprian of Carthage
Also known as: Thaschus Caecilius Cyprianus; Thascius Caecilius Cyprian
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
September 16
Died
September 1, 258
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Cyprian of Carthage was born to a wealthy pagan family and distinguished himself as a teacher of rhetoric and literature. He experienced a profound conversion to Christianity in 246, instructed in the faith by Saint Caecilius of Carthage. Ordained to the priesthood in 247, he was elected Bishop of Carthage in 249....
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