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Saint Urpasian of Nicomedia

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

March 13

Died

January 1, 295

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Urpasian of Nicomedia, also known as Saint Urpasianus, was a devout Christian who served as a member of the imperial household of Roman emperor Diocletian in Nicomedia, which is now modern-day Turkey. Little is known about his early life or family background. During the early fourth century, Christianity faced severe persecution under Diocletian's reign....