
Saint Satyrus
Also known as: Saturus; Satyre
Feast Day
12-Jan
Born
Arab
Died
267 in Achaea (in modern Greece)
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Satyrus, a devoted Christian martyr of ancient times, is remembered for his unwavering faith in the face of idolatry. Though the precise date and place of his birth remain unknown, his vocation as a follower of Christ is evident in his courageous act. In a moment of profound witness, he approached a pagan idol, revered by the local community, and destroyed it by making the sign of the cross upon it. This simple yet powerful gesture, performed by the grace of God, was an affront to the idolaters who had worshipped the false god.
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