Bishop

Saint Cyprian

Saint Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage, wrote on Church unity and was martyred during Valerian's persecution.

Patron saint of North Africa, Converts
Feast
September 16
Era
3rd Century
Place
Carthage
Saint Cyprian portrait

At a Glance

Saint Cyprian

Feast Day
September 16
Era
3rd Century
Primary Place
Carthage
Vocation
Bishop
Patronage
North Africa, Converts

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Overview

Saint Cyprian

Saint Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage, wrote on Church unity and was martyred during Valerian's persecution.

Feast day: September 16

Patronage

North Africa, Converts

Connected Places

  • Carthage, Tunisia: His episcopal see
  • Rome, Italy: His relics

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