Martyr
Saint Acacius
Saint Acacius was a Roman centurion martyred with his companions for refusing to sacrifice to pagan gods.
Patron saint of
Soldiers, Prisoners
- Feast
- June 22
- Era
- 3rd Century
- Place
- Byzantium
At a Glance
Saint Acacius
- Feast Day
- June 22
- Era
- 3rd Century
- Primary Place
- Byzantium
- Vocation
- Martyr
- Patronage
- Soldiers, Prisoners
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Overview
Saint Acacius
Saint Acacius was a Roman centurion martyred with his companions for refusing to sacrifice to pagan gods.
Feast day: June 22
Patronage
Soldiers, Prisoners
Connected Places
- Istanbul, Turkey: His martyrdom site
- Rome, Italy: Relics in San Lorenzo
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