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Saint Satyrus

Also known as: Saturus; Satyre

Saint
Pre-Congregation

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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