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Detail of A Mosaic of Saint Pionius of Smyrna Date And Artist Unknown Photographed On 20 August 2019 By Octave 444 Image
Detail of A Mosaic of Saint Pionius of Smyrna Date And Artist Unknown Photographed On 20 August 2019 By Octave 444 Image

Saint Pionius of Smyrna

Also known as: Pione; Pionio; Pionios

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

11 March; formerly 1 February

Born

At Smyrna, Turkey

Died

Nailed to a stake and burned alive on 12 March 250

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Pionius of Smyrna, also known as Pionius of Smyrna, was a priest, noted scholar, and preacher who lived during the 3rd century. He is venerated as a Catholic saint and martyr. Little is known about his early life, but it is believed that he was born in Smyrna, Turkey.

Feast Days

March 11February 1
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