Saint Diomedes of Tarsus
Also known as: Diomedes of Nicaea; Diomedes of Tars; Diomede…
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
June 9
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Diomedes of Tarsus, also known as Diomedes of Nicaea or Diomedes of Tars, was a prominent figure in the early Christian church. He was born in Tarsus, Cilicia, but little is known about his early life and family background. Diomedes made a name for himself as a skilled and compassionate physician in Constantinople, the capital city of the Byzantine Empire....