Saint Thyrsus of Autun

Saint Thyrsus of Autun, also known as Thyrsus of Smyrna, was a second-century deacon and missionary who played a crucial role in spreading the Christian faith in Gaul, which is modern-day France. Little is known about Thyrsus' early life, but it is believed that he was born in Smyrna (present-day Izmir, Turkey) during the latter part of the second century....