Saint Smaragdus

Saint Smaragdus, also known as Smaragdo, Smaragdos, Smaracdus, or Emerald, was a prominent figure in the early Christian Church. He ministered to the Christian slaves who were tirelessly working to build and staff the baths of Diocletian. Unfortunately, due to his unwavering faith and dedication to his beliefs, he was subjected to severe persecution during the reigns of Diocletian and Maximian Herculeus....